St. Matthews Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jacksonville, FL
1773 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
St. Matthews Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 262 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 262
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 114 girls, 148 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
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 Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthews Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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. Matthews Catholic School
What grades does St. Matthews Catholic School serve?
St. Matthews Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthews Catholic School?
About 262 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthews Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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