St. Matthew School vs. St. Joseph School

St. Matthew School is a small private Catholic school located in Forestville, Connecticut and serves the members of St. Matthew parish, local parishes and the surrounding communities.

As God's covenant people, we fulfill the religious and academic purpose of Catholic education to teach Catholic doctrine and moral values, to develop academic skills, to create a high standard of academic achievement, to build a positive self image and respect for others. The St. Matthew School Development Program was established in 1990 and is largely a volunteer, school board driven, comprehensive process, which strives to develop friends, students, and funds.

The Development Program's purpose is essentially threefold to build awareness and acceptance for St.Matthew School, To seek and retain students for the school.

St. Matthew School is committed to the education of the whole child by recognizing and accepting each individual regardless of age, gender, creed, socio-economic status or race as a unique creation loved by God.

As a faith community, priests, sisters, lay faculty, staff, parents, parishioners and students are committed to impart the Gospel as a way of life by striving to actively live and spread this Christian message.

As we work together to educate students spiritually, academically, and socially we prepare them to become contributing Christian members of society.

It is our responsibility to follow the policies and guidelines of the Archdiocese of Hartford and therefore provide challenges and opportunities for all students to experience growth in all aspects of their development.

St. Joseph School in Briol, CT is a Catholic co–ed private school serving grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.

The school enrolls 199 udents and employs 13 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.

Approximately 29% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the school population.

Joseph School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Independent Private Schools Association.

Located in the Federal Hill neighborhood, the school offers a regular elementary and secondary education program in a large suburban area.