Excellent
#87 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Elementary School · San Mateo, CA
A private elementary school in San Mateo, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
16 BALDWIN AVE, San Mateo, CA 94401
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,131/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,258
Median home value
$1,123,300
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day School of St. MatthewPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| St. Matthew CatholicPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Centennial Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| College Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is listed in San Mateo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is a private elementary school in San Mateo, CA, serving approximately 280 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
What grades does Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew serve?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew?
The student-teacher ratio at Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew rank in CA?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew ranks #87 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew's MySchoolScout rating?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew a private school?
Yes, Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew a religious school?
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 274-0712
- Area population (ZIP 94401)
- 35,628
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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