St. Matthew Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Franklin, TN
533 Sneed Rd W, Franklin, TN 37069
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Franklin since at least 2011
In Franklin, Tennessee, St. Matthew Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 418 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Nashville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 418
- Teachers
- 26.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 214 girls, 204 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Nashville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
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.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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 Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew Catholic School?
About 418 students, with 16 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. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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