The St. Matthew School family is dedicated to a tradition of Christian values and academic excellence in order to prepare our students for the joys and challenges of life.
We believe that Christ is the reason for our school.
He is the unseen, but ever present, teacher in our classrooms, the model for our faculty, and the inspiration for our children and their parents.
This quality Catholic education builds the self-esteem of our students and prepares them to be future leaders in both our parish and our community.
To this end, we provide a strong Religious Education program which embodies the message Christ continues to teach us, the community Christ inspires us to form, and the services we must put into practice if we are to live the Gospel.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Matthew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Love God, Love Each Other
- The St. Matthew School family is dedicated to a tradition of Christian values and academic excellence in order to prepare our students for the joys and challenges of life.
- We believe that Christ is the reason for our school.
- He is the unseen, but ever present, teacher in our classrooms, the model for our faculty, and the inspiration for our children and their parents.
- This quality Catholic education builds the self-esteem of our students and prepares them to be future leaders in both our parish and our community.
- To this end, we provide a strong Religious Education program which embodies the message Christ continues to teach us, the community Christ inspires us to form, and the services we must put into practice if we are to live the Gospel.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Matthew Elementary School is Mater Dei High School (15.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Philip School (9.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Corpus Christi School (14.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Philip School
(Catholic)
3420 Saint Phillips Rd S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2447
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2447
9.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
5530 Hogue Road
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Resurrection Elementary School
(Catholic)
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
15.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Wendel Catholic School
(Catholic)
4725 Saint Wendel Cynthiana Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 963-3958
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 963-3958
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
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