St. Matthias Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Matthias Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Matthias Elementary School
Pre-K	25
Kind	34
1	18
2	21
3	26
4	28
5	55
6	34
7	29
8	54

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Student Body

Total Students

324 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Saint Matthias School is an integral part of the Catholic Community of Saint Matthias which is committed to continuing the mission and message of the love of Jesus Christ through its education ministry.
Saint Matthias School is a Catholic School dedicated to faith, caring and excellence.
In partnership with the family, Saint Matthias School encourages the children to grow as worthwhile members of the Christian community.
Believing that the key to successful performance and behavior is self-esteem, we are committed to developing strength of character, decision-making skills, and a mature sense of civic and Christian responsibility.
We at Saint Matthias School, strive to witness by speech, action, and attitudes the doctrines and moral standards of the Roman Catholic Church.
Prayer is a daily experience, either creative or traditional.
Faculty and staff, principal, pastor, and parents complement each other with their unique gifts and talents.
The Saint Matthias Community guides the children toward a personal relationship with the Lord as Father and Friend —a Lord who loves and forgives.
Saint Matthias School strives to instill a sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and respect for learning.
Children are introduced to ideas and experiences logically in an ever widening and challenging program.

Saint Matthias School is an integral part of the Catholic Community of Saint Matthias which is committed to continuing the mission and message of the love of Jesus Christ through its education ministry.
Saint Matthias School is a Catholic School dedicated to faith, caring and excellence.
In partnership with the family, Saint Matthias School encourages the children to grow as worthwhile members of the Christian community.
Believing that the key to successful performance and behavior is self-esteem, we are committed to developing strength of character, decision-making skills, and a mature sense of civic and Christian responsibility.
We at Saint Matthias School, strive to witness by speech, action, and attitudes the doctrines and moral standards of the Roman Catholic Church.
Prayer is a daily experience, either creative or traditional.
Faculty and staff, principal, pastor, and parents complement each other with their unique gifts and talents.
The Saint Matthias Community guides the children toward a personal relationship with the Lord as Father and Friend —a Lord who loves and forgives.
Saint Matthias School strives to instill a sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and respect for learning.
Children are introduced to ideas and experiences logically in an ever widening and challenging program.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Matthias Elementary School's ranking?

St. Matthias Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Matthias Elementary School?

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

School Reviews

5 10/21/2020

St Matthias School in Somerset, NJ is a wonderful school. My son has been here since Pre-K 4 and I could not be more impressed with the SMS community. We have had wonderful experiences with the teachers and my son is thriving. I will never forget the wonderful Pre-K program where the children performed the nativity play and the Kindergarten class learning how to print their letters. The teachers here truly care about education and the wellbeing of the students. Our middle school has wonderful teachers and even a maker space! There are many clubs and opportunities such as basketball, track, cheer and drama club. The school now is open during the pandemic which is amazing and the teachers are doing an amazing job teaching the students in person as well as virtual if that is how a family needs to attend. The school even has tuition angels for those that may need a little assistance. Best decision we made by far.

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The average private school tuition in Somerset County, NJ is $24,581 for elementary schools and $32,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Somerset County, NJ is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).