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MISSION St. Matthias School, a partnership of families and teachers, develops students who think critically, value diversity, and act with a compassionate worldview.
Guided by our Catholic faith, we respect and respond to each child`s needs through interdisciplinary instruction that challenges our students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.
Club or Organization: Cooking Club, Girl Scouts, Homework Club, Irish Dance, Latin Dance, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Instrument Lessons, Music Lessons
School Notes
In the City of Chicago, families have a wide variety of school
choices. St. Matthias School, nestled in the beautiful Lincoln
Square neighborhood, is a diverse, community-oriented, Catholic
School. It is the only Catholic International Baccalaureate (IB)
elementary school in the State of Illinois.
Additionally, St. Matthias offers an inclusive environment,
able to assist arange of diverse learners. We provide all
students with instruction in Spanish, Physical Education,
Technology (K-8), Music, Art, Religion, and Library (K-5). St.
Matthias students benefit from a kind, caring community while
taking advantage of a rigorous, socially-conscious curriculum. Our
graduates enjoy acceptance to the most prestigious high schools in
the area, including North Side College Prep, Loyola Academy, Lane
Tech,St. Ignatius, DePaul College Prep, Von Steuben Scholars
Program, Jones College Prep, Resurrection High School, Trinity High
School,Notre Dame College Prep, Regina Dominican, St. Patrick
High School, and many others.
Grades: PK-83 miles 720 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 525-8779
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
51/24/2025
Our family has been at St. Matthias since 2021. There are so many reasons we love this school and community. First, the community is extremely close and offers such a strong support system for us as we don't have much family nearby. There are so many opportunities to connect with other families or parents. I am co-chair of our parent-led volunteer organization, Friends of St. Matthias, and also participate in our weekly Mom's volleyball games. My husband is part of my dad's SMS Mustang Club. Another reason we love the school is because of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The added IB concepts are weaved into the curriculum (PreK 3 to 8th) and have helped our children become more confident (risk-takers), ask probing questions (inquirers), and challenge them to think about their impact on the wider community and world (principled). We are also the only Catholic IB School in Chicago!! Lastly, my husband and I both went to Catholic schools throughout our education and agree that it helped shape who we are today. St. Matthias is giving our kids the framework for creating their unique relationship with God, whatever that looks like for them. We are so happy to be a part of the St. Matthias community.
- Posted by Parent - Lisa
51/17/2025
We love St. Matthias Catholic School! It's an International Baccalaureate (IB) school with exceptionally high testing results and small class sizes. The teachers are incredibly caring and committed to giving students a high-quality education.We have three children attending St. Matthias in 2nd, 1st, and Kindergarten, and we've been part of the school since PreK3. Initially, we had planned to move to the suburbs, but we fell in love with SMS and its warm, welcoming community. Most families live in the neighborhood, making the school feel like an extension of home. We've made close friendships with other parents, and the connection is truly special.Another huge benefit is affordability. At about $9,000 a year, St. Matthias offers excellent value鈥攎ore affordable than other Catholic and private schools in the area-without compromising quality. They even offer aftercare at an amazing rate, which has been a lifesaver for our family.The diversity at St. Matthias was also a big draw for us. We value diversity deeply, and we're thrilled our children are part of such an inclusive environment.We highly recommend St. Matthias to any family looking for a top-notch education in a diverse, supportive community at an affordable price. It's been a fantastic choice for our family, and we're so grateful to be part of this wonderful school!
- Posted by Parent - Kevin
511/9/2020
From day one, teachers and administrators at St. Matthias have taught our girls the elementary fundamentals in a way that is engaging and provides a broader perspective on the world. They learn about other religions, cultures and countries and why it is important to be a citizen of the world, contribute to your community and be kind. During the pandemic, St. Matthias teachers have gone above and beyond to keep our kids safe and try to re-establish a sense of normalcy that's inline with science. Great teachers, great principal, great students and great community.
- Posted by Parent - First grade & Pre-K 3 Parent
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