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#496 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 34% of private schools

St Jude Cathedral School

Elementary School

600 58TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#496 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#12 of 30

public schools

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About St Jude Cathedral School

St Jude Cathedral School is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. St Jude Cathedral School serves approximately 271 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

St Jude Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Jude Cathedral School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Jude Cathedral School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

271

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 20.7% vs 0%

Black 11.4% vs 0%

Asian 10.7% vs 0%

St Jude Cathedral School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Jude Cathedral School (this school)	—	271	13.8:1	6.8
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.3 mi	822	20:1	7.1
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	463	14.9:1	8.4
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	539	16.3:1	7.4
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	451	12.9:1	7.7
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	684	17.5:1	5.6
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG	2.3 mi	370	11.9:1	6.6
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	2.4 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	2.6 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
SEVENTY-FOURTH ST. ELEMENTARY	2.6 mi	426	11.8:1	6.4
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.0 mi	456	13:1	6.3
GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	3.2 mi	333	13.9:1	9.5
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	3.5 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	3.6 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 271

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 49.1%

Hispanic 20.7%

Black 11.4%

Asian 10.7%

Two or More 7.0%

Pacific Islander 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

600 58TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Jude Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST PETERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.6 mi	417	6.4
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.8 mi	165	6.4
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.8 mi	265	8.6
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.0 mi	430	6.7
GULFCOAST SDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	33	6.3
ELIM JUNIOR ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	40	4.7
BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport	1.2 mi	1,211	6.2
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	373	7.2
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	244	7.3
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	822	7.1
DISSTON ACADEMY Gulfport	1.4 mi	101	6.6
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	463	8.4
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	539	7.4
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	459	6.5
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	109	7.7
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	451	7.7
GULFPORT MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport	2.1 mi	379	6.9
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	438	7.7
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	370	6.6
CREATIVE PLAY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Gulfport	2.4 mi	4	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,908

Median Home Value

$312,500

Median Rent

$1,577/mo

Population

35,113

College Educated

37.4%

Homeownership

80.8%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

46.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Jude Cathedral School

What grades does St Jude Cathedral School serve?

St Jude Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Jude Cathedral School?

St Jude Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jude Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude Cathedral School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jude Cathedral School rank in FL?

St Jude Cathedral School ranks #496 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Jude Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Jude Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Jude Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Jude Cathedral School a religious school?

St Jude Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 271
Gender Split: 68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 347-8622

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