Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Matthew
About the School
- St. Matthew serves 927 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. Matthew is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
927 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Matthew often compared to?
St. Matthew is often viewed alongside schools like Resurrection Regional Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Matthew's ranking?
St. Matthew ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew?
The application deadline for St. Matthew is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew located?
St. Matthew is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mayfair.
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Popular comparisons: St. Matthew vs. Resurrection Regional Catholic School
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The nearest high school to St. Matthew is St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northeast Central Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Trinity Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
Catholic
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
8510 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-6703
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Christian
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
Friends
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
Catholic
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
8510 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-6703
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
8510 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-6703
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students
Catholic
525 Rhawn St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Christian
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
Catholic
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students
All-girls (Catholic)
7320 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students
All-girls (Catholic)
7320 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students
Sports: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Episcopal
1680-82 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Christian
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
Christian
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
Catholic
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Assembly of God
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Catholic
3031 Stamford St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Assembly of God
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Catholic
3031 Stamford St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
2199 Strahle St
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-8930
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Top 50%10
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
9307.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
100 Peachwood Drive
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 294-0145
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 294-0145
9308.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9308.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9308.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
9309.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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