St. Matthew Elementary School
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 (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
navy slacks, plaid jumpers, white shirts
navy slacks, plaid jumpers, white shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Individualized 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.
Source: Verified school update
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Matthew Elementary School is Grier School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tender Love For Children Child Care (13.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 7-12 | 274 students 3.1 miles 2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
3.1
7-12
274
Tender Love For Children Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 75 students 13.3 miles 1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
13.3
PK-K
75
Grades: K-12 | 128 students 13.6 miles 1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
13.6
K-12
128
Northwestern Human Svcs Autism School
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 28 students 13.6 miles 1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
13.6
1-12
28
Altoona Ceantral Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: 6-8 | 154 students 13.9 miles 1400 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-1250
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-1250
13.9
6-8
154
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