St. Jude Cathedral School

St. Jude Cathedral School creates a Christian environment, that nurtures and challenges individuals to realize their highest spiritual and academic potential.
St. Jude Cathedral School believes that Catholic education focuses on learning and living our faith; all children have God given talents and the potential to learn; in challenging each student to reach the fullness of his/her academic potential; and a strong faith foundation encourages students to be responsible and active members of their communities.
Our curriculum is the four-fold purpose of Catholic education: to teach doctrine, to build community, to foster service and to pray and worship.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Jude Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
St. Jude Cathedral School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Jude Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Jude Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Jude Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Jude Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Petersburg, FL is $13,006 for elementary schools and $19,816 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Petersburg, FL is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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