Catholic school in Phoenix offering specialized support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD in grades PreK-8.
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School in Phoenix offers a Catholic educational framework rooted in the Loreto Sisters' charisms of freedom, justice, sincerity, joy, and truth. The school serves students from prekindergarten through 8th grade and provides specialized support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of 25 students and 27 classroom teachers, the school maintains a community-focused environment where individualized attention is prioritized to meet diverse learning needs.
The school's comprehensive curriculum includes robust extracurricular opportunities such as sports, arts, music programs, robotics, and peer mentoring clubs. These activities allow all students to explore their interests and strengths while fostering inclusion and Gospel values. The diverse student body, which includes 35% students of color, reflects a welcoming community committed to supporting students with various learning profiles and challenges.
Admission is rolling with an 85% acceptance rate, making the school accessible to families seeking Catholic education with special needs support. Tuition is $9,800 annually, with multi-child discounts for parishioners and 75% of families receiving financial aid. For families interested in learning more about the school's learning differences programs and ADD/ADHD support, contact Admissions Director Eileen DeMaio at (602) 242-1299 or visit simonjudeschool.org.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students469
Class Size25:1 ratio
Tuition$9,800
Fin. Aid75% receive aid
Est.1954
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other religious school association(s)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1954 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,800 |
| Tuition Notes | There are multi-child discounts for parishioners. |
| Total Students | 469 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 25 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Eileen DeMaio |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 85 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 75 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 35 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Aerospace Team · Altar Serving · Chess · Chess Club · Peer Mentoring · Robotics Club · Robotics Team · Scouting · Student Council & Student Ambassadors · Arts and Music Programs: · After School Art Class · Annual Musical · Band · Cathedral Children's Choir · Irish Dance |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Other religious school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |