Empowering leaders one faith-filled day at a time.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,569
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Matthew's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
call for specifics
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
479 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Updated tuition available on school web site, smsvb.net
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boys ScoutsDrama Club
Forensics TeamGirls Scouts
God's HelpersLego League
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes (add'l to curriculum)Band
Elementary ChorusMiddle School Chorus
School Notes
- St. Matthew`s Catholic School is committed to the traditions of our Catholic faith and provides a Christ-centered foundation of learning for all through spiritual and academic formation, fine arts, and physical development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Matthew's School cost?
St. Matthew's School's tuition is approximately $8,569 for private students.
What schools are St. Matthew's School often compared to?
St. Matthew's School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Gregory The Great School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Matthew's School offer?
St. Matthew's School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Matthew's School's ranking?
St. Matthew's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew's School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/10/2019
Like students, they never stop educating themselves until they join the workforce, and we believe the school leaderships needs do the same thing. A quote from John Welch... "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."
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