St. Matthew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Charlotte, NC
11525 Elm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2015–16
In Charlotte, North Carolina, St. Matthew Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 682 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 682
- Teachers
- 38.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 336 girls, 346 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charlotte
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · 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 Catholic School
What grades does St. Matthew Catholic School serve?
St. Matthew Catholic School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend St. Matthew Catholic School?
About 682 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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