St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School
Tel:
(650) 274-0728
- St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School is a coed Episcopal Day School, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade.
- The School is dedicated to nurturing the heart, mind, and spirit of each of its students.
- We are proud of the academic success of our students, but even more so, of the habits of mind they are learning and demonstrating each day.
- Having your children attend St. Matthew's is a family commitment to providing the best possible education.
- It involves a desire to put learning first, experience new things and become involved.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 297 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Support specialist for mild learning differences |
Year Founded | 1953 |
Student Body
Total Students | 297 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 41% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
Average Class Size | 16 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform khaki pants and polo ) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Tuition Notes | Need-based financial assistance is available. |
% on Financial Aid | 20% |
Admissions Director | Tish Scola |
Admissions Associate | Roxy Nielsen |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Recreational Athletic Programs: All St. Matthew's students take courses in Music, and Drama. Jr. and Sr. Choirs are offered from 3rd to 8th grades. Student and Faculty led club activities are designed into the weekly schedule. Enrichment courses such as Chess, Clubs - Programs - Athletics, Internation, Studio Art |
School Notes
- Children must be four years old by September 1 for our Pre-K program. Children must be five years old by September 1 for our Kindergarten program.
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