St. Matthew School vs. St. Francis Xavier School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Overview
St. Matthew Catholic School is a partnership with students, parents and community, committed to developing academic excellence with the integration of Catholic values within a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Catholic parish school, the community of St. Francis Xavier School seeks to develop well-rounded, discerning individuals.
With an emphasis on Catholic formation and academic rigor, the school's program is designed to promote each student's intellectual and spiritual growth grounded in a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.
With strong parental support, St. Francis Xavier School seeks to educate students who demonstrate high personal effort in striving to reach the school's high academic standards.
We also endeavor to reach beyond academic success to create loving, respectful, compassionate, and empathetic students who are dedicated to justice and peace.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
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1936
Students Body
Total Students
159 students
656 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
62
Kindergarten Students
14
60
Grade 1 Students
17
52
Grade 2 Students
12
60
Grade 3 Students
22
61
Grade 4 Students
21
61
Grade 5 Students
15
57
Grade 6 Students
16
81
Grade 7 Students
20
81
Grade 8 Students
22
81
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
85%
Average Class Size
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25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:21
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(school uniform)
(school uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$8,700
Tuition Notes
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There are three tiers of our tuition rates. Please see school website.
% on Financial Aid
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4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,000
Admissions Director
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Lisa Appelbe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
After School Enrichment Program, Magis, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council