St. Matthew School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 383 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Matthew School
Pre-K	38
Kind	40
1	38
2	41
3	41
4	35
5	40
6	39
7	37
8	34

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Student Body

Total Students

383 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

The mission of St. Matthew School is to educate the whole student by Christ centered formation in a Catholic environment, leading us to do God's will in this world so as to be with Him in the next.
St. Matthew School strives to be an educational community of students, parents, faculty, staff, and priests, committed to seeking truth and virtue in an atmosphere characterized by joy in learning, respect for individuals, and emphasis on a vibrant, loving community living out the sacraments of faith, hope and charity.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in all relevant fields.
St. Matthew School test scores annually rank at the the top of the Diocese.

The mission of Saint Matthew Catholic School is to educate the whole student by Christ centered formation in a Catholic environment, leading us to do God's will in this world so as to be with Him in the next.
St. Matthew School strives to be an educational community of students, parents, faculty, staff, and priests, committed to seeking truth and virtue in an atmosphere characterized by joy in learning, respect for individuals, and emphasis on a vibrant, loving community living out the sacraments of faith, hope and charity. We strive to maintain the highest standards in all relevant fields and our test scores annually rank in the top of the Diocese.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michelle Biggs - Principal at St. Matthew School. -

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are St. Matthew School often compared to?

St. Matthew School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Cross Elementary School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from St. Matthew School?

St. Matthew School famous alumni include: Michelle Biggs - Principal at St. Matthew School..

What sports does St. Matthew School offer?

St. Matthew School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Matthew School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is St. Matthew School's ranking?

St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthew School?

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

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