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#527 of 873 private schools in PA
St Jude School
Elementary School · Mountain Top, PA
A private elementary school in Mountain Top, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
422 S MOUNTAIN BLVD, Mountain Top, PA 18707
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
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Where St Jude School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,281
Median home value
$277,500
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Rice EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 752 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Jude School is listed in Mountain Top, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Jude School
St Jude School is a private elementary school in Mountain Top, PA, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Jude School
What grades does St Jude School serve?
St Jude School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Jude School?
St Jude School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jude School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Jude School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Jude School rank in PA?
St Jude School ranks #527 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Jude School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Jude School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Jude 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 School a religious school?
St Jude School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Luzerne County
- Phone
- (570) 474-5803
- Area population (ZIP 18707)
- 16,418
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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