St. Matthew's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Virginia Beach, VA
3316 Sandra Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Virginia Beach
- Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, St. Matthew's School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 421 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 421
- Teachers
- 35.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 219 girls, 202 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
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 Virginia
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.
- Education Improvement Scholarships 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 421 students, with 12 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. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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