The mission of St. Matthew Parish School is to teach Gospel Values in a disciplined community of academic excellence.
St. Matthew Parish School nurtures and challenges its students to realize their unique abilities and talents in a caring faith environment.
St. Matthew Parish School seeks to become a community of faith in which the Christian message, the experience of community, worship, and social concern are integrated in the total experience of the students, their parents, and members of the faculty.
We believe in God's unconditional love for all humanity. We are sensitive to the mandate of Jesus to "Love one another as I have loved you" as the goal toward which all Catholic education aims.
As Catholic school educators, we recognize our responsibility to each student to aid religious, academic, psychological, social, and physical development.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of St. Matthew Parish School is to teach Gospel Values in a disciplined community of academic excellence. St. Matthew Parish School nurtures and challenges its students to realize their unique abilities and talents in a caring faith environment. St. Matthew Parish School seeks to become a community of faith in which the Christian message, the experience of community, worship, and social concern are integrated in the total experience of the students, their parents, and members of the faculty. We believe in God's unconditional love for all humanity. We are sensitive to the mandate of Jesus to "Love one another as I have loved you" as the goal toward which all Catholic education aims. As Catholic school educators, we recognize our responsibility to each student to aid religious, academic, psychological, social, and physical development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew Parish School located?
St. Matthew Parish School is located in the Ellet neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Ellet.
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