St. Matthews Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 233 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Matthews Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Matthews Catholic School
Pre-K	25
Kind	24
1	29
2	17
3	24
4	23
5	22
6	21
7	20
8	28

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

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Year Founded

1949

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Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Accelerated ReaderAcademicBoy Scouts

Cub ScoutsDiocesan Brain Brawl

Girl ScoutsMini Vinnies

National Junior Honor SocietyNational Woodsman Speech Contest

Science FairSt. Vincent DePaul Society

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Running Club

School Notes

St. Matthew`s Catholic School is a community where the paths of faith and knowledge come together guiding students through life. With God's help, the faculty undertakes the shared responsibility with families to nurture students in the habits of thinking, judging, and acting as responsible Christian citizens of our community.
The purpose of the school is to help each child grow and develop spiritually, morally, emotionally, and physically and intellectually.

School Motto: WE ARE a community where the paths of faith, knowledge, and love, nourished by the Eucharist and the Word, come together guiding us through life.

St. Matthew`s Catholic School is a community where the paths of faith and knowledge come together guiding students through life. With God's help, the faculty undertakes the shared responsibility with families to nurture students in the habits of thinking, judging, and acting as responsible Christian citizens of our community. The purpose of the school is to help each child grow and develop spiritually, morally, emotionally, and physically and intellectually.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Matthews Catholic School cost?

St. Matthews Catholic School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Matthews Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Matthews Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Matthews Catholic School offer?

St. Matthews Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Matthews Catholic School's ranking?

St. Matthews Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthews Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Matthews Catholic School located?

St. Matthews Catholic School is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other private schools located in Lakeshore.

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The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $12,709 for elementary schools and $13,523 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).