St. Matthew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hillsboro, OR
221 SE Walnut St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Hillsboro
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Oregon
- Serving families in Hillsboro since at least 2011
St. Matthew Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Hillsboro, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 68 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 179 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 68
- Teachers
- 7.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 67 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Portland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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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 68 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew Catholic School?
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