St. Matthew (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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St. Matthew serves 927 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Matthew is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 927 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Matthew
Pre-K	32
Kind	76
1	74
2	100
3	75
4	90
5	150
6	95
7	85
8	150

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Year Founded

1952

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Student Body

Total Students

927 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What schools are St. Matthew often compared to?

St. Matthew is often viewed alongside schools like Resurrection Regional Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Matthew's ranking?

St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthew?

The application deadline for St. Matthew is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Matthew located?

St. Matthew is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mayfair.

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