St. Jude The Apostle School

At St. Jude the Apostle School every child is special and unique.
We afford each child the dignity and respect deserving every child of God.
We acknowledge and appreciate each child, as an individual, in the Christian community.
We encourage our children to develop to the best of their ability intellectually, socially and spiritually.
St. Jude the Apostle provides an environment in which each child can develop an awareness of his or her own worth and can grow in a Christian atmosphere.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Jude The Apostle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniform grades K-6

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • "St. Jude the Apostle School of Wynantskill, New York is an educational ministry of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. We serve the parish cluster of St. Jude the Apostle, Wynantskill, St. Henry, Averill Park and St. Michael the Archangel, North Greenbush. In the spirit of Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, we are committed to teaching children Christian values in a caring, nurturing environment within our Pre-K through Grade Six elementary school. Our student body is comprised of children from throughout the Capital District, coming from a variety of backgrounds. St. Jude the Apostle School is dedicated to providing excellent academic programs that enable every child to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally. The school follows the New York State and Diocesan curriculum guidelines in religion, language arts, math science, social studies, technology, art, music Spanish, physical education and library. As the first teachers of their children, parents are encouraged to assist in guiding the children to achieve their full potential. The students of St. Jude the Apostle School value knowledge as a means of learning. A variety of methods are used to obtain the goals of New York State and Diocesan curriculum. In addition to traditional methodology, students participate in a variety of integrated hands-on-learning activities that compliment the curriculum. The children of St. Jude the Apostle School seek truth, practice Christian virtues, and respect all people, thus imitating Christ in their daily lives."
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. Jude The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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