St. Matthew Catholic School is a fully accredited, co-ed, Catholic school in Charlotte, NC. St. Matthew educates students from Transitional Kindergarten - 5th grade. St. Matthew welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Matthew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
559 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Admissions Director
Director of Admissions
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Let Me Run
Chess Club, Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Let Me Run
School Notes
- Whether it`s discovering wildlife on our classroom iPads or practicing our pirouettes with local professional ballet dancers, elementary school at St. Matthew is a time of exploration, creativity, and learning. We seek to provide challenging instruction so that our Wildcats receive the building blocks to be successful as they continue their education. Our goal is to ensure students are meeting their developmental milestones in faith, reading, writing, and comprehension. We want our students to be confident, articulate and well-rounded individuals. In addition to our core subjects, we balance our faith-based curriculum with Art, Music, and opportunities for students to experience various types of fine arts. We also believe it's important to emphasize cooperation, prayer and loving acceptance as important pieces to begin building a strong moral compass.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Matthew Catholic School's ranking?
St. Matthew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Catholic School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew Catholic School located?
St. Matthew Catholic School is located in the Provincetowne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other private schools located in Provincetowne.
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