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St. Matthias Catholic Academy (Closed 2025)

5825 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385

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The mission of Saint Matthias Catholic Academy in Ridgewood, Queens, is to empower our students, through formal education, to reach the fullness of their potential as children made in God's image, and to encourage them to direct their talents toward the building of a more just society.

The school community of St. Matthias provides a loving and caring environment in which families from diverse cultures can grow in their love of Christ and each other without discrimination in our administration policies or educational programs.

The St. Matthias faculty believes service is sharing of time, resources, and energy for God and community.

We enable, encourage, and challenge our students to serve as Jesus did.

We commit ourselves to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students.

Rooted in our faith we enable our students to live out their Christian values in an ever-changing world.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1909

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

245 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

63%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

dress code can be found on school website

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please contact the school for any financial information at 718-381-8003

Admissions Director

Ms. I. Rios

Admissions Associate

Ms. K. Jones

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School ProgramBoy Scouts

Cinema ClubGirl Scouts

Media ClubTutoring Programs

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChildren's Choir

Fingers in Motion (Piano)

School Notes

Registration requirements: Birth Certificate Immunization Record Baptismal Certificate (if baptized, you don't need to be Catholic to attend) Grade 4-8 copy of standardized tests Grade 5-8 copy of state tests Grades 1-8 Copy of last report card

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Matthias Catholic Academy offer?

St. Matthias Catholic Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthias Catholic Academy?

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

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