St. Jude School

4820 Walbridge Street

Rockville, MD 20853

21 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 18, 2021

We initially transferred our children to St. Jude seeking an in person school experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been pleasantly surprised by the academics, student support, sense of community and stellar leadership at this school. Our children are happy and they are learning so much. We plan to keep them at St Jude even if the local public schools open in the fall.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2015

St. Jude is a premiere private Catholic school. My child went through the pre-K, the best decision we made for our child. Our child entered kindergarten light years ahead of the other children. We put our trust in the faculty and staff and it paid off. Our youngest starts in the pre-k next fall, they have a waiting list, parents want to be a part of the amazing community. Keep your eyes open, it's about your kids, not a parent who didn't get their way.
Submitted by other on June 05, 2015

We were new to the area, found St. Jude, and fell in love! The principal treated us at the door and has been a true catholic model for our children. The teachers in the middle school are not only knowledgable about their content, they have gone above and beyond for my children and their friends. The community has welcomed my husband and I with open arms and we have had the opportunity to get involved in the many student and parent events throughout the year. We are looking forward to being a part of the 60th anniversary celebration! We are...St. Jude!
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2015

There is a clique of unfriendly parents who are really in charge of this school. Their families have attended the church for two generations. They are unwelcoming and rude to anyone new. The principal cannot control them. They will not talk to you or include you and can actually be aggressive and slander newcomers. Not worth the money. Also, the school is not up to standard regarding middle school math and science. The music program is in disarray also. No Catholic values lived here.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2015

What an amazing place!!! My children have attended the Preschool and grade school, the faculty and staff have been incredible!!!! Both of my children have grown spiritually and academically. Each day at the school reaffirms our decision to join the St. Jude Community. As the principal says...WE ARE.....ST. JUDE!!!!
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2015

An awful experience. I was having doubts about the educational quality in the pre-k program so I requested evidence of the types of material they said they were teaching the children in my son s class. In my last correspondence I asked for a meeting with the educators and the principle to specifically discuss and see proof of what they were teaching but they never answered my request. How did they respond? They kicked my son out of the school because I was speaking with another parent about the issue. Because of this personal issue with me the principle decided to take it out on my 4-year-old son. If he had issue with me personally he could have asked to speak with me along with his teachers and gotten to the bottom of whatever my concerns or even banned me from the school property but he chose to get heavy handed and play his signing clause card immediately. Not very professional and really quite nasty. Catholic values are certainly lacking at the administration level here.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

An amazing place! Strong faculty, a tremendous leader, and a vibrant and diverse community. I am so happy my family decided to become part of this wonderful school. We keep getting better! I'm proud to say that St. Jude has had 4 valedictorians in the past 2 years and will host its first Junior Honor Society induction ceremony on March. We are...St. Jude!!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2014

Math and science are very weak at this school, compared with some public schools that have much better teachers and lower teacher/student ratio. Catholic and moral values are very strong. My kids had to struggle at a public high school due to poor math and science basis from St Jude.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

I cannot express enough what a great decision it was to transfer my kid to this school. The whole family was warmly welcome; he was challenged way more that in his previous school and difficult moments are handled appropriately. Great parental involvement and excellent communications between staff and families help, too.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2013

I am a parent of two children that are attending St Jude. They started in the Kindergarten and have been thriving ever since. I attended the school myself and returned with my children because of the close family atmosphere, along with the commitment to education. The staff and parent's dedication to the school is amazing and continues to hold true to our motto of "CATCH OUR SPIRIT" !!! We are ..... St. Jude and we definitely have spirit !!!!!!
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2013

St. Jude is a wonderful caring community. My 2 daughters have both graduated from here and have gone on to do wonderfully in high school. There is a good combination of discipline, service to others, compassion, caring, and fun. I couldn't have hoped for a better elementary or middle school for my children. We have been happy with the curriculum and the teachers.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2013

Our son has really flourished at St Jude. The teachers and staff are wonderful. We could not be happier.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2013

Excellent Education and teachers! Couldn't be happier anywhere else! My daughter loves it and its very happy there.
Submitted by teacher on September 30, 2013

My school is St. Jude Regional Catholic School. Our principal, Glenn Benjamin, is leading the school to the top!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

I am more than pleased with my child's experience with St. Jude, and my own experience as a parent, as well! The teachers and staff are always friendly and helpful. There are many opportunities to get involved -- St. Jude is a very active school. I love that my child is learning in an environment that helps to build up her Catholic faith, and no other elementary school in the Archdiocese is as technologically advanced as St. Jude.
Submitted by teacher on September 26, 2013

St. Jude Regional Catholic School is not only known for it's academic standards and it's wonderful teachers but also the way the students are loved and cared for. You only have to walk into the doors and you can feel the warmth of St. Jude Regional Catholic School. It is a school that truly cares about the whole child and their familes. It is an atmosphere unique to St. Jude. I strongly feel that the love and caring the students receive here are just as important as the strong academics. I would highly recommend this school.
Submitted by other on September 24, 2013

St. Jude Regional Catholic School is a happy, warm, safe environment for learning. The teachers are all fantastic and are the cutting edge of the latest teaching techniques. The academics are high and St. Jude has a strong Catholic Identity. When one walks into the school one will see happy engaged learners that put God first in all areas of learning and play.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

In my third year as a parent at St. Jude, and the growth and success are truly amazing! The faculty have gone above and beyond for my child. I could not have asked for a stronger community, or a more excellent school. (In the words of our principal), We are.....St. Jude!
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2013

Before my child started kindergarten this year, I visited all the area schools. This one stood out from the beginning as I observed the students behavior and interactions with staff and each other. A few weeks into the year and I am convinced we made the right choice. My child loves the school and we could not ask for a better teacher and principal.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2013

Not good. My kid did poorly in the High School Placement Test last year. I will not recommend this school to another parent.