St. Jude Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Jude Catholic School

5375 Mcfarland Rd Indianapolis, IN 46227

Tel: (317) 784-6828

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 515 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 515 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Jude Catholic School
Pre-K	56
Kind	39
1	47
2	49
3	44
4	53
5	57
6	61
7	50
8	59

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003, 2006

School Motto

Building the City of God

Student Body

Total Students

515 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary each year; contact for details.

School Notes

St. Jude Catholic School, in partnership with parents, envisions itself as a catholic institute committed to the formation of Christ-like individuals.
The curriculum at St. Jude is designed to develop student's skills and talents to their maximum potential.
High academic standards in conjunction with effect teaching are central to the development of these talents.
In keeping with the principles of the No Child Left Behind Act, this curriculum is designed to facilitate learning for students of all academic levels.

St. Jude Catholic School, in partnership with parents, envisions itself as a catholic institute committed to the formation of Christ-like individuals. The curriculum at St. Jude is designed to develop student's skills and talents to their maximum potential. High academic standards in conjunction with effect teaching are central to the development of these talents. In keeping with the principles of the No Child Left Behind Act, this curriculum is designed to facilitate learning for students of all academic levels.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Jude Catholic School's ranking?

St. Jude Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Jude Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Jude Catholic School located?

St. Jude Catholic School is located in the Carson Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Carson Square.

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The average private school tuition in Indianapolis, IN is $11,006 for elementary schools and $13,057 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indianapolis, IN is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).