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St. Matthew Cathedral School

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Saint Matthew Cathedral School will provide a Catholic Education, which promotes the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social and physical development of all students.

Saint Matthew Cathedral School is an educational community where learning is continuous, applicable and adaptive to the needs of all learners as they prepare for future educational endeavors.

Saint Matthew Cathedral School beliefs in providing a Catholic Education that focuses on the spiritual, intellectual and physical growth and development of all learners, Belief in Catholic faith, which is fostered through prayer, liturgy, and community service and it also Beliefs in providing a safe, secure, nurturing environment that supports the changing needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 349 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Matthew Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

349 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: Verified school update

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What is St. Matthew Cathedral School's ranking?

St. Matthew Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Cathedral School?

The application deadline for St. Matthew Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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School Open for supply drop-off & paperwork

August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)

NO SCHOOL -Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Spring Break extended for kids (teachers in Indy)

March 29, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break

April 05, 2027 (Monday)

Last day of school

June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 349 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Bend, IN is $7,889 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).