St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bristol, CT
33 Welch Dr, Bristol, CT 06010
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Bristol
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in Bristol since at least 2011
In Bristol, Connecticut, St. Matthew School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 142 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 142
- Teachers
- 13.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
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 142 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew School?
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