St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Glendale Heights, IL
1555 Glen Ellyn Rd 1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Glendale Heights since at least 2011
St. Matthew School is a Catholic diocesan school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 75 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 9.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% 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 75 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew School?
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