St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Cedar Rapids, IA
2244 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Cedar Rapids since at least 2011
St. Matthew School is a Catholic diocesan school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 206 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 206
- Teachers
- 15.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 101 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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–5.
How many students attend St. Matthew School?
About 206 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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