St. Matthew Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
San Mateo, CA
910 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 5 Catholic schools in San Mateo
In San Mateo, California, St. Matthew Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 625 students attend, with roughly 24 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 625
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 24
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 307 girls, 318 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic 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 Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew Catholic School?
About 625 students, with 24 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew Catholic School?
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