St Matthew Elementary School

1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
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Tel: (814) 684-3510
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  • 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Students: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students98 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade St Matthew Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress CodeFormal
(navy slacks, plaid jumpers, white shirts)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Tuition NotesIndividualized tuition program

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.

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Students: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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