Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Mateo, CA
16 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in San Mateo
- Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Mateo since at least 2011
In San Mateo, California, Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 290 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Christian elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 44% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 290
- Teachers
- 50.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 134 girls, 156 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Christian elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 83% of Christian elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
What grades does Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew serve?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew?
About 290 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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