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

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St. Jude School

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St. Jude School provides a Christian academic environment which develops spiritual, compassionate and responsible students who will impact their community and the world.

The philosophy of St. Jude is to provide the students with a knowledge and love of God thus creating an atmosphere that offers the best opportunity for Catholic religious training and the best opportunity for a quality academic education.

The highest degree of academic excellence is the goal for each student.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1960

Student Body

Total Students

344 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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School Notes

School Mascot: Jude The St. Bernard

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Jude School cost?

St. Jude School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

What is St. Jude School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Jude School?

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

School Calendar

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First Day of School, Grades 1 - 8

August 06, 2026 (Thursday)

Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Fall Break

October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

Fall Break

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

Fall Break

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5 8/10/2013

St. Jude School is a high quality education with caring faculty and staff.

- Posted by Parent - leutz

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chattanooga, TN is $21,353 for elementary schools and $29,011 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chattanooga, TN is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).