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St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Gahanna, OH

795 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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 only Catholic school in Gahanna
  • Serving families in Gahanna since at least 2011

In Gahanna, Ohio, St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 560 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Columbus. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
560
Teachers
39.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 262 girls, 298 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    600’11–12610’13–14585’15–16571’17–18543’19–20547’21–22560’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K61
    157
    252
    369
    471
    564
    663
    757
    866

    Student body

    White84%
    Black9%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

    What grades does St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School serve?

    St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School?

    About 560 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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