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鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with a total of 10 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d 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鈥揳ffiliated education.
The school's enrollment size and grade span position it among other nearby private Catholic and elementary schools in the Springfield area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Kid's Place Inc
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
3.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
3.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
3.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Pioneer Valley Montessori School ![Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo]( "Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Kid's Place Inc
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Pioneer Valley Montessori School ![Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo]( "Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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