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#209 of 378 private schools in MD

St Jude Regional Catholic School

Elementary School

4820 WALBRIDGE ST, Rockville, MD 20853

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

199

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

199

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#209 of 378

In Rockville

#12 of 14

public schools

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About St Jude Regional Catholic School

St Jude Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Rockville, MD. St Jude Regional Catholic School serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Jude Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it comparesOn par with MD schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 199 students, St Jude Regional 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 8:1 students to teachers, St Jude Regional 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 Regional 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 Regional Catholic School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Rockville, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

This School

12.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

199

This School

561

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

7.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.6% vs 0%

Black 5.5% vs 0%

Asian 4% vs 0%

St Jude Regional Catholic School Rockville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Jude Regional Catholic School (this school)	—	199	8:1	6.3
Wheaton Woods Elementary	0.4 mi	556	10.5:1	6.0
Brookhaven Elementary	1.2 mi	426	11.2:1	7.2
Rock Creek Valley Elementary	1.3 mi	367	10.2:1	7.2
Twinbrook Elementary	1.3 mi	461	11.5:1	5.9
Parkland Middle	1.3 mi	1,092	15:1	6.9
Meadow Hall Elementary	1.7 mi	377	11.1:1	6.5
Earle B. Wood Middle	2.0 mi	1,039	14:1	7.1
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary	2.0 mi	646	14:1	9.2
Luxmanor Elementary	2.2 mi	720	14.1:1	8.7
Tilden Middle	2.5 mi	1,085	14.7:1	8.0
Rock Terrace School	2.5 mi	79	4:1	3.6
Bayard Rustin Elementary	2.6 mi	787	14.6:1	9.1
Flower Valley Elementary	2.8 mi	574	14.3:1	7.6
Carl Sandburg Center	2.8 mi	79	4.6:1	2.2
Maryvale Elementary	2.8 mi	631	14:1	8.8
Farmland Elementary	2.9 mi	813	16.3:1	8.4
Julius West Middle	3.7 mi	1,307	14.5:1	8.2
Beall Elementary	3.8 mi	490	15.8:1	8.8
PEP - Itinerant	3.9 mi	96	—:1	—
Ritchie Park Elementary	4.2 mi	361	16.4:1	9.1

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Rockville

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 MD.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.6 / 10

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School Day Length 5.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,026

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 45%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 199

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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 MD

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 72.4%

Hispanic 10.6%

Two or More 7.0%

Black 5.5%

Asian 4.0%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4820 WALBRIDGE ST, Rockville, MD 20853

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Jude Regional Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brookhaven Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Rock Creek Valley Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Meadow Hall Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Wheaton Woods Elementary Rockville	0.4 mi	556	6.0
MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY Rockville	0.5 mi	583	6.5
SULAM SCHOOL Rockville	0.5 mi	8	—
SHE'ARIM HIGH SCHOOL Rockville	0.5 mi	20	—
SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC Rockville	0.5 mi	88	8.7
THE LOURIE CTR SCHOOL OF THE REGINALD S LOURIE Rockville	0.8 mi	23	—
Brookhaven Elementary Rockville	1.2 mi	426	7.2
WHITE FLINT CHILDREN'S HOUSE Rockville	1.2 mi	12	—
Sargent Shriver Elementary Silver Spring	1.0 mi	714	5.4
Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville	1.3 mi	367	7.2
Parkland Middle Rockville	1.3 mi	1,092	6.9
Viers Mill Elementary Silver Spring	1.3 mi	539	4.4
Harmony Hills Elementary Silver Spring	1.3 mi	693	4.9
Twinbrook Elementary Rockville	1.3 mi	461	5.9
A. Mario Loiederman Middle Silver Spring	1.4 mi	981	6.1
Meadow Hall Elementary Rockville	1.7 mi	377	6.5
REDWOOD MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rockville	1.6 mi	15	—
ROCK CREEK MONTESSORI SCHL Silver Spring	1.8 mi	1	—
Wheaton High Silver Spring	1.6 mi	2,747	7.0
Weller Road Elementary Silver Spring	1.6 mi	700	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20853 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,168

Median Home Value

$605,800

Median Rent

$1,944/mo

Population

31,438

College Educated

51.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Avg Commute

32.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

41.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Crellin Elementary Oakland, MD	144	6.3
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WALDORF Waldorf, MD	186	6.3
KENT SCHOOL Chestertown, MD	127	6.3
Liberty Elementary Frederick, MD	251	6.3
Ridge Elementary Ridge, MD	213	6.3
ST PATRICK'S SCHOOL Rockville, MD	228	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Jude Regional Catholic School

What grades does St Jude Regional Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Jude Regional Catholic School?

St Jude Regional Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude Regional Catholic School is 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 Regional Catholic School rank in MD?

St Jude Regional Catholic School ranks #209 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Jude Regional Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Regional Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Jude Regional 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 Regional Catholic School a religious school?

St Jude Regional Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 15 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 44 Some Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 199
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 5.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Montgomery County
Phone: (301) 946-7888

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