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St. Matthew Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Topeka, KS

1000 SE 28th St, Topeka, KS 66605

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Kansas
  • Serving families in Topeka since at least 2011

St. Matthew Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Topeka, Kansas, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 136 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
136
Teachers
12.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 71 girls, 65 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
166 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    155’11–12183’13–14178’15–16185’17–18200’19–20162’21–22136’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K13
    115
    216
    317
    417
    520
    69
    714
    815

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino60%
    White32%
    Black4%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    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.

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    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?

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    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 136 students, with 11 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. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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