About Us

An Academically Excellent, Faith-Based Education

Our Mission Statement

S.A.I.L.

Strengthening Students • Achieving Academic Excellence • Inspiring Leaders • Living Faithfully

Our Vision Statement

St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School is Christ-centered, faith-filled community pursuing academic excellence. We unite students, teachers, and parents to cultivate curious minds, kind souls, and devout leaders.

Our Philosophy Statement

At St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School, we are dedicated to strengthening students by fostering an environment where each individual can thrive academically, spiritually, and personally. We are committed to achieving academic excellence through a rigorous and enriching curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. We believe in inspiring leaders by nurturing integrity, responsibility, and compassion, preparing our students to lead with confidence and empathy in their communities. Our foundation is rooted in living faithfully, as we embrace our Christ-centered faith in all aspects of school life, promoting love, respect, and service to others. By uniting students, teachers, and parents, we cultivate curious minds, kind souls, and devout leaders who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the world.

School Hours

Our school day is from 9:00am–3:20pm

Family-Friendly School Calendar

We follow our family-friendly school calendar, starting after Labor Day and ending first week of June with the right amount of breaks in between.

Transportation

Transportation is provided to and from St. Jude of the Lake for all students within the Mahtomedi School District.

Extended Day Care

Need a little extra help before or after school? Before Care starts at 7:45am and After Care until 5:30pm.

Healthy Meals

Our fresh, healthy, chef-prepared meals are cooked onsite for our students.

Tuition Assistance

We give over 100K in scholarships and tuition assistance every year via our Angel Fund and other philanthropic partners.

A Message From the Principal

As principal of St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School, it’s my greatest joy to walk alongside families in forming children who are confident learners, kind friends, and faithful leaders. In our close-knit, Christ-centered school, your child will be truly known, challenged, and supported every step of the way. Come see what makes this school such a special place for your child to grow.

Benjamin Vasko