St. Matthew's School

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,617
  • 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
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
call for specifics
Year Founded
1963
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Student Body

Total Students
494 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. Matthew's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
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

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boys Scouts, Chess Club, Chinese Class, Drama Club, Forensics Team, Girls Scouts, God's Helpers, Lego League, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes (add'l to curriculum), Band, Elementary Chorus, Middle 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 $7,617 for private students.
What schools are St. Matthew's School often compared to?
St. Matthew's Schoolis 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 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, 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 and Oldest founding date.
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).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,617
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia Beach, VA is $11,889 for elementary schools and $14,814 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia Beach, VA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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