St. Matthias Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ridgewood, NY
5825 Catalpa Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Ridgewood since at least 2011
In Ridgewood, New York, St. Matthias Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 10.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 70 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brooklyn
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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Questions about St. Matthias Catholic Academy
What grades does St. Matthias Catholic Academy serve?
St. Matthias Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthias Catholic Academy?
About 134 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthias Catholic Academy?
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