St. Matthew Catholic School

The mission of St. Matthew Catholic School is to develop each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically, together with the parents, in a Catholic environment.
St. Matthew Catholic School offers two art classes through Young Rembrandt's Art, a local art program.
Our library is staffed by Mrs. Estela Loy. A professional librarian, Mrs.
Loy operates a wonderful working library with laptop computers for research, and hosts book fairs and local famous authors.
She heads the Accelerated Reader Program (AR) and encourages students to read and fall in love with books.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
St. Matthew Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

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 Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew Catholic School located?
St. Matthew Catholic School is located in the Riverbend neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Riverbend.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in El Paso, TX is $5,733 for elementary schools and $6,040 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in El Paso, TX is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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