St. Matthew School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bellevue, NE
12210 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE 68123
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 the most diverse private schools in Nebraska
- Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bellevue since at least 2011
In Bellevue, Nebraska, St. Matthew School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 156 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 49% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 156
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 67 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Omaha
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
- Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
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
- 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 School
What grades does St. Matthew School serve?
St. Matthew School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew School?
About 156 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew School?
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