St. Matthew Cathedral School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
South Bend, IN
1015 E Dayton St, South Bend, IN 46613
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Indiana
- Serving families in South Bend since at least 2011
In South Bend, Indiana, St. Matthew Cathedral School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 320 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 320
- Teachers
- 21 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 166 girls, 154 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew Cathedral School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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 St. Matthew Cathedral School
What grades does St. Matthew Cathedral School serve?
St. Matthew Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew Cathedral School?
About 320 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew Cathedral School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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