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)
Top Rankings
St. Matthew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 41%
Students 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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