About the School
- St. Matthew Elementary School in Indian Orchard, MA, serves 179 udents from preschool through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a total of 10 teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and secondary program.
- Approximately 27% of the udent body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the Indian Orchard community.
- Matthew Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a Catholic–affiliated education.
- The school's enrollment size and grade span position it among other nearby private Catholic and elementary schools in the Springfield area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Matthew Elementary School is St. John The Baptist School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Kid's Place Inc (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Farms Village Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-0451
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-0451
9467.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
9467.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
9467.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Griffin Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-6600
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-6600
9467.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
9467.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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