About Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School · Phoenix
Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School is a Catholic elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Founded in 1954 by five Loreto Sisters from Ireland, the school has maintained its Catholic identity and mission for over 69 years. It is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and integrates the teachings of Jesus Christ into all academic and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes spiritual formation, academic excellence, and community service, with a strong focus on parent partnership and student development.
Serving Pre-K through 8th grade, Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School is rooted in Catholic tradition and founded in 1954 by five Loreto Sisters from Navan, Ireland. The school remains under the guidance of the Loreto Sisters and a dedicated lay staff, operating in state-of-the-art facilities. Fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association since 1972, it integrates Catholic teachings into every subject and activity. Students participate in daily prayer, sacramental preparation, and weekly Mass. The school prides itself on academic excellence, with 85% of graduates attending Catholic high schools. It also offers financial aid, aftercare, and a variety of extracurricular programs including athletics and community service. With over 4,300 alumni and a strong sense of community, SSJ is described as a 'family' and 'home' for its students and families.
- In business
- since 1954
- Owner
- Five brave nuns from Navan, Ireland
- Serves
- Phoenix, AZ
In their own words
We breathe into every subject and extracurricular activity, the teachings of Jesus Christ.
About Us
Serving Pre-K through 8th Grades. Our school first opened in 1954 under the guidance of five brave nuns from Navan, Ireland and we’ve been “Alive with the Spirit” ever since! We are more than just a school or parish – we’re truly a community! Our Loreto Sisters are still here with us 69 years later, and their loving direction along with a dedicated and highly educated lay staff, coupled with our new/remodeled state of the art facilities have continued our tradition as a vibrant, thriving school.
Mission and Philosophy
Inspired by the Loreto Sisters and their charisms – FREEDOM, JUSTICE, SINCERITY, JOY & TRUTH – our mission is to promote intellectual and spiritual growth by providing a quality Catholic education in a safe, compassionate environment, challenging all to live according to the gospel in a constantly changing world.
Academics and Extracurriculars
We offer a challenging academic curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities, a variety of extra-curricular activities and many community service projects in order to assist each student in their development. Students participate in daily prayer and religion classes, receive sacramental preparation, have frequent opportunities for both worship and retreat experiences and attend weekly Mass.
Faculty and Staff
We continually strive to hire lay and religious educators with advanced degrees and encourage our teachers to continue their professional growth. Many of our teachers have their master’s degrees or equivalent and all of our teachers are certified by the Arizona Department of Education.