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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1943
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Matthew School often compared to?
St. Matthew School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Xavier School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Matthew School's ranking?
St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Matthew School located?
St. Matthew School is located in the Christy Croft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Matthew School vs. St. Francis Xavier School
The nearest high school to St. Matthew School is St. Mary's Catholic High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Family School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Family School
Daycare / Preschool
1127 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 252-5866
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 252-5866
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Maricopa County Kids Club
Daycare / Preschool
441 W Madison St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 372-8888
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 372-8888
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School ![Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School Photo]( "Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
1420 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 688-3141
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 688-3141
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Pleasantview Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
4922 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85066
(602) 276-7815
Phoenix, AZ 85066
(602) 276-7815
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's Catholic High School ![St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2525 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 670 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Youth Development Institute
Alternative School
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brophy College Preparatory ![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]( "Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus")
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
4.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,381 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 71 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School ![Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School Photo]( "Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran School Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
1420 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 688-3141
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 688-3141
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Pleasantview Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
4922 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85066
(602) 276-7815
Phoenix, AZ 85066
(602) 276-7815
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 670 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Youth Development Institute
Alternative School
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Family School
Daycare / Preschool
1127 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 252-5866
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 252-5866
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Maricopa County Kids Club
Daycare / Preschool
441 W Madison St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 372-8888
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 372-8888
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Phoenix Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1751 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-5821
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-5821
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
Cross Streets 303 And 17
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 289-2088
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 289-2088
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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