St. Matthew's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Kalispell, MT
602 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Kalispell
- Serving families in Kalispell since at least 2011
St. Matthew's School is a Catholic parish school in Kalispell, Montana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Helena. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 135 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
- Compared with 12 Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew's School whether it takes part.
- Student Scholarship Organization tax credit · 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. Matthew's School
What grades does St. Matthew's School serve?
St. Matthew's School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthew's School?
About 177 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthew's School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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