St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Champaign, IL
1307 Lincolnshire Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
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
- The largest Catholic school in Champaign
- Serving families in Champaign since at least 2011
In Champaign, Illinois, St. Matthew School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 375 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 375
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 199 girls, 176 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
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 375 students, with 14 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.
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