Mission Statement
We at St. Jude School are a family committed to living the Gospel by nurturing and challenging our children to develop their abilities to achieve academic and personal excellence through a diverse educational program that prepares our students to be productive members and leaders of a global community.
Discover Student Life at St. Jude
St. Jude School in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, stands out for its holistic approach to education, where faith, community and academic excellence converge. Founded in 1958, the school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and aligns with the directives of the Diocese of Scranton. What makes it special is how it balances the spiritual formation of each student—admitting Christ as “the unseen but ever-present teacher” in every classroom—with rigorous academic and social development. From pre-K through 8th grade, students experience a nurturing environment where they are known and supported individually, and where the ideal of “each child is a child of God” is lived daily.
In addition to its faith-foundation, St. Jude School thrives on its strong sense of community and commitment to service. The faculty and staff work closely with families to form a partnership that fosters not just intellectual growth but character, leadership and compassion. Students regularly engage in STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities, school-wide Masses, and service projects that connect learning with real-world significance. The school’s status as a 2014 Blue Ribbon School adds to its reputation of academic strength and community vitality.
