St. Matthew serves 927 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Matthew is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
927 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Matthew often compared to?
St. Matthew is often viewed alongside schools like Resurrection Regional Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Matthew's ranking?
St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew?
The application deadline for St. Matthew is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew located?
St. Matthew is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mayfair.
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Popular comparisons: St. Matthew vs. Resurrection Regional Catholic School
People that viewed St. Matthew also viewed these schools: Northeast Central Christian School, Resurrection Regional Catholic School, St. Dominic School, Blessed Trinity Catholic School and St. Martin Of Tours School.
The nearest high school to St. Matthew is St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northeast Central Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Trinity Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
8510 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-6703
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-6703
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
(Catholic)
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
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