St. Matthew's Early Education Center serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of St. Matthew's Early Education Center is 93:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Matthew's Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Leah Tipton
Admissions Associate
Judy Conner
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The St. Matthew's Way! We PLAY, EXPLORE, and SOAR.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Matthew's Early Education Center's ranking?
St. Matthew's Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew's Early Education Center?
The application deadline for St. Matthew's Early Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/5/2022
We sent three of our daughters to St. Matthews and I would highly recommend this school to anyone thinking of a safe, well-thought-out early education experience for their children. This school prepares your child with a solid academic foundation in reading and science as well as introduces the children to a beautiful music program. The opportunity for creative learning experiences was fabulous. Children leaving this school are prepared to go to any area school.
5 9/7/2013
This school is great. I sent my two girls there for three years and was very pleased with their entire stay at St. Matthews. The staff is very child friendly, the leadership is very knowledgeable about early childhood education. The staff works very hard at making learning fun, safe and academically appropriate for the grade level. The teachers approach each child as an individual and ensures your child is developing sociably, emotionally and academically. The children have a well rounded program built in to their week. There is science, music, art, PE and Spanish that the children attend throughout the week. This is a great foundation for preschool through kindergarten education program.
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