St. Matthew's Parish School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pacific Palisades, CA
1031 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in California
- Serving families in Pacific Palisades since at least 2011
In Pacific Palisades, California, St. Matthew's Parish School is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 277 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 277
- Teachers
- 45 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 145 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 82% of Christian elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
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's Parish School
What grades does St. Matthew's Parish School serve?
St. Matthew's Parish School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew's Parish School?
About 277 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew's Parish School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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