St Matthew Catholic School
Tel:
(650)343-1373
- St Matthew Catholic School commit ourselves to creating a peaceful and caring, Christian learning environment in which we recognize, respect, and celebrate the dignity and differences of individuals.
- Parent, parish, and school community work together to challenge students intellectually while nurturing them spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially to prepare them to go forth into a diverse, technological world as active Christians with Catholic vision, persons with strong character, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners who live according to the teachings of Christ.
- Parents, as primary educators, working in positive partnership with parish and school, create a faith community that inspires its members to live as Jesus lived.
- Teachers nurture each child's unique gifts, facilitate academic growth and faith formation of the whole person, and prepare students to become conscious of and responsive to cultural diversity in society.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 609 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St Matthew Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 609 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- St Matthew Catholic School commit ourselves to creating a peaceful and caring, Christian learning environment in which we recognize, respect, and celebrate the dignity and differences of individuals. Parent, parish, and school community work together to challenge students intellectually while nurturing them spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially to prepare them to go forth into a diverse, technological world as active Christians with Catholic vision, persons with strong character, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners who live according to the teachings of Christ. Parents, as primary educators, working in positive partnership with parish and school, create a faith community that inspires its members to live as Jesus lived. Teachers nurture each child's unique gifts, facilitate academic growth and faith formation of the whole person, and prepare students to become conscious of and responsive to cultural diversity in society.
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School Reviews
| 5 Highest regards for nuns who taught empathy, etiquette, and social skills. Teaching supurb. I, an average student took soph. classes upon entering public high school. The classics and contem. arts were also taught. "St. Matts" prepared me for the future lifetime. I have always been grateful! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Frank |
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