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Year Founded

1869

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

navy slacks, plaid jumpers, white shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Individualized tuition program

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Matthew Catholic School offers quality instruction from certified, caring and dedicated teachers.
Small class sizes allow for individual attention and a sense of community among our students and teachers.
Our school welcomes children from all faiths.
As stated in our philosophy, "The administration and faculty of St. Matthew School believe and teach that our basic reason for existing is to teach Christ and communicate Christian values to the entire school family".
A Catholic Elementary School offering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six to the children of Tyrone and surrounding areas.
Children of all faiths are welcome into our small, family-centered school environment.
We believe that the FAMILY is the heart of our school community where we help each student grow to his or her full potential academically, spiritually and emotionally as they become a vital member of the family of God in our community.
The curriculum, provided by the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, is based both on sound educational principles and on the values of a Catholic school system.
The integration of Gospel values is key to our program which provides a challenge yet emphasizes the basics.

School Motto: As a Catholic school community, our mission is to cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment where every child is given opportunities to excel and is recognized as a child of God.

St. Matthew Catholic School offers quality instruction from certified, caring and dedicated teachers. Small class sizes allow for individual attention and a sense of community among our students and teachers. Our school welcomes children from all faiths. As stated in our philosophy, "The administration and faculty of St. Matthew School believe and teach that our basic reason for existing is to teach Christ and communicate Christian values to the entire school family". A Catholic Elementary School offering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six to the children of Tyrone and surrounding areas. Children of all faiths are welcome into our small, family-centered school environment. We believe that the FAMILY is the heart of our school community where we help each student grow to his or her full potential academically, spiritually and emotionally as they become a vital member of the family of God in our community. The curriculum, provided by the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, is based both on sound educational principles and on the values of a Catholic school system. The integration of Gospel values is key to our program which provides a challenge yet emphasizes the basics.

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