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#8 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 5% of private schools

St Jude Catholic School

Elementary School

3030 N AMIDON AVE, Wichita, KS 67204

Private

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#8 of 142

In Wichita

#3 of 22

public schools

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St Jude Catholic School

8.4/10

Elementary School in Wichita · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Pleasant Valley Elem

6.1/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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6.4/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Jude Catholic School

St Jude Catholic School is a private elementary school in Wichita, KS. St Jude Catholic School serves approximately 159 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Jude Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it compares1.5 pts above KS schools
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • KS avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

At 159 students, St Jude Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, St Jude Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Jude Catholic 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Jude Catholic School compares to 86 public schools serving similar grades in Wichita, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
159
This School
vs
417
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.4
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 49.7% vs 0%
White 37.1% vs 0%
Asian 8.2% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
St Jude Catholic School Wichita Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Jude Catholic School (this school) 8.4
Pleasant Valley Elem 6.1
Pleasant Valley Middle School 6.4
Cloud Elem 4.4
Ortiz Elementary School 7.1
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem 8.6
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem 4.4
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem 6.5
Marshall Middle School 6.0
Irving Elementary 4.3
O K Elem 4.4
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary 7.8
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet 4.7
Black Traditional Magnet Elem 5.0
L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet 4.1
Park Elementary 2.2
Gordon Parks Academy 6.3
Hadley Middle School 1.8
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne 5.6
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem 4.2

Showing 20 of 86 schools. View all schools in Wichita

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,463
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 159
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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 KS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 49.7%
White 37.1%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Black 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3030 N AMIDON AVE, Wichita, KS 67204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Jude Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 2.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Ortiz Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Wichita, see our Wichita schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Pleasant Valley Elem Wichita 0.2 mi 6.1
Pleasant Valley Middle School Wichita 0.3 mi 6.4
Cloud Elem Wichita 0.9 mi 4.4
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem Wichita 1.0 mi 8.6
LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Wichita 1.1 mi 6.5
Ortiz Elementary School Wichita 1.0 mi 7.1
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem Wichita 1.8 mi 4.4
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem Wichita 1.9 mi 6.5
Marshall Middle School Wichita 2.1 mi 6.0
North High Wichita 2.3 mi 3.9
Irving Elementary Wichita 2.3 mi 4.3
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary Wichita 2.6 mi 7.8
O K Elem Wichita 2.4 mi 4.4
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet Wichita 2.7 mi 4.7
Black Traditional Magnet Elem Wichita 2.8 mi 5.0
Park Elementary Wichita 2.9 mi 2.2
L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet Wichita 2.9 mi 4.1
Hadley Middle School Wichita 3.0 mi 1.8
Bryant Opportunity Academy Wichita 3.2 mi
Gordon Parks Academy Wichita 2.9 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 67204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,549

Median Home Value

$148,900

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

22,913

College Educated

23.6%

Homeownership

75.2%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

37.8

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Anthony Elem Anthony, KS 8.4
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Overland Park, KS 8.4
Lincoln Elementary Hoisington, KS 8.4
Phillipsburg Elem Phillipsburg, KS 8.4
Plymell Elementary Garden City, KS 8.4
Spearville Elem Spearville, KS 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Jude Catholic School

What grades does St Jude Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Jude Catholic School?

St Jude Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude Catholic School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jude Catholic School rank in KS?

St Jude Catholic School ranks #8 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is St Jude Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Jude Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

St Jude Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
159
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County

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