St. Jude Elementary School, a member of the Holy Family School System, is a Catholic School.
The mission of the Holy Family School System is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education that is future oriented, grounded in educational excellence and fosters a sense of community true to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
Based on the four components of Catholic school identity; message, worship, community and service, we believe that our Catholic school is an integral part of the church's mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities and celebrate through worship; our commitment to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students, is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic school; the spiritual formation of the entire school community is an essential part of the mission of the Catholic school; our Catholic school is a unique faith-centered community which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages intellectual growth, nurtures faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is an experience of the church's faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is and experience of the church's belief, tradition, and sacramental life; and our Catholic school creates a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
193 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Jude Elementary School, a member of the Holy Family School System, is a Catholic School. The mission of the Holy Family School System is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education that is future oriented, grounded in educational excellence and fosters a sense of community true to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Based on the four components of Catholic school identity; message, worship, community and service, we believe that our Catholic school is an integral part of the church's mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities and celebrate through worship; our commitment to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students, is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic school; the spiritual formation of the entire school community is an essential part of the mission of the Catholic school; our Catholic school is a unique faith-centered community which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages intellectual growth, nurtures faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is an experience of the church's faith and inspires action; our Catholic school is and experience of the church's belief, tradition, and sacramental life; and our Catholic school creates a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Jude Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Jude Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jude Elementary School located?
St. Jude Elementary School is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 2 other private schools located in Cedar Hills.
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Grades: PK-12 | 359 students 3.5 miles 1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
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