Established in 1954, Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School has followed in the footsteps of its founders, the Loreto Sisters, who brought their teachings as nuns from Ireland to North Phoenix. As a private Catholic school, Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral has been fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Here, many of the teachers have been part of the school’s faculty for more than a decade and have become like family to many of the children’s families they serve. While they strive for academic excellence and uphold Diocesan standards in all of their classrooms, they also help prepare students for the future.
In addition to a rigorous curriculum that integrates music and physical education, students can participate in various other activities. They have the option to take part in debates, science fairs, student council activities, the Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge, State Capitol visits, marine biology trips to the Channel Islands, school sports, and field days, among many others.
With more than 4,000 alumni, Saints Simon and Jude also encourages parents and caregivers to join their Mothers’ Guild and Dad’s Club to better serve their students, the church, and the community. The school also offers a before and after school care program, provides bus transit within a specific service area, and has a full-time registered nurse on staff. Financial aid and scholarships are also available.
Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
6351 N 27th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ
465
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Sr. Raphael Quinn, I.b.v.m.
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Annual Tuition
$10,260
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
26
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Hispanic
42.3%
White
33.9%
Two or more races
13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
1.6%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/16/2025
We have been extremely happy at SSJ over the past four years. Our daughters have had excellent teachers and the school administrators are absolutely fantastic. Everyone is very warm, welcoming and responsive. It has been nice to be part of a wonderful school and parish community where people really get to know your family and children.
7/3/2025
It's been a wonderful school for our son. They were able to meet him where he was at and help him rise to his potential.
7/29/2024
Our two daughters started at SSJ 10 years ago. Our oldest is heading to a top ranked high school. My wife is an alum. It is a close community of loving teachers, staff and parents. If you are looking for academic excellence grounded in Catholic values, I would highly recommend SSJ. I honestly couldn't see my kids going anywhere else.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2020
This school has been the worst nightmare for 2 and a half years for my son and myself. He was denigrated by the teachers since his first year, one of his teachers told me that "he did not belong there". December 2019 was the last month he attended Ss. Simon & Jude, because another student attacked h...
6/8/2014
In a large city such as Phoenix, SSJ provides that small, hometown, close-knit environment we all want for our children. Your child will grow up with lifelong friends who share their Catholic values. It is a safe environment where your children grow feeling God s love. This school has been so much m...
6/8/2014
SSJ has definitely been an experience that I will treasure. I went to elementary school here all the way from kindergarten through 8th grade. The skills taught here are some that have been useful throughout my entire life. Seeing as I now attend college, I can see where the strong foundation made at...
6/7/2014
Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic School is such an incredibly special environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents all make up one family and the school truly embraces every child and family. Sr. Raphael, the principal, is one of the kindest people I have ever met and she truly models how to walk w...
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List Price Range
$83K - $435K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$311,079
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Average Household Income
$58,849
% of College Grads
11%
Median Age
27
Average House Size
1,521 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.0%
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Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 6351 N 27th Ave in Phoenix, AZ. Annual tuition is $10,260. The school has a total enrollment of 465 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $311,079. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bourgade Catholic High School, Phoenix Christian High School, Valley Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School.