St. Matthias School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Columbus, OH
1566 Ferris Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
In Columbus, Ohio, St. Matthias School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 270 students attend, with roughly 22 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Columbus. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 270
- Teachers
- 12.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 136 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Columbus
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
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 Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthias School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or 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. Matthias School
What grades does St. Matthias School serve?
St. Matthias School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Matthias School?
About 270 students, with 22 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Matthias School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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