Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy
About the School
- St. Pius–.
- Matthias Academy in Downey, CA, serves 451 udents in grades 9–12 within a Catholic, co–educational suburban setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with a faculty of 30 teachers to support its secondary education program.
- Founded in 2013, the academy occupies a 17–acre campus offering high school education in the Downey area.
- Annual tuition is $11,800, reflecting the co of enrollment in this California private high school.
- The udent body includes 26.4% students of color, contributing to the diversity of this Southern California secondary school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Grey, Crimson
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
Student Body
Total Students
451 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,800
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Pride – Virtue – Purpose
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy cost?
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy's tuition is approximately $11,800 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy?
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy famous alumni include: .
What is St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy's ranking?
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy?
The application deadline for St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy is St. Pius X - St. Matthias High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Raymond School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-7981
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 401-7981
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
13500 Paramount Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 266 students
Catholic
12320 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-3100
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Special Education School
9625 Van Ruiten St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 904-3571
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Catholic)
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Christian
8300 Eastern Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 806-3761
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 266 students
Catholic
12320 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-3100
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
14813 S. Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 383-5660
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 220 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
12522 Stoneacre Avenue
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 638-0341
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
8033 3rd St
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-1499
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Special Education School
9625 Van Ruiten St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 904-3571
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-7981
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 401-7981
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
13500 Paramount Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10839 La Reina Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students
Pentecostal
4323 E Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 632-5555
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(562) 602-8016
South Gate, CA 90280
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