Excellent
#87 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Elementary School
16 BALDWIN AVE, San Mateo, CA 94401
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#87 of 1,787
In San Mateo
#2 of 12
public schools
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Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Elementary School in San Mateo · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is a private elementary school in San Mateo, CA. Episcopal Day School of St.
Matthew serves approximately 280 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in San Mateo, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew (this school) | 8.0 |
| College Park Elementary | 9.5 |
| Sunnybrae Elementary | 3.4 |
| North Shoreview Montessori | 9.3 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary | 3.9 |
| Baywood Elementary | 6.5 |
| Borel Middle | 7.9 |
| LEAD Elementary | 3.5 |
| Parkside Montessori | 9.1 |
| Bayside Academy | 7.2 |
| Fiesta Gardens International Elementary | 5.9 |
| Meadow Heights Elementary | 5.8 |
| Beresford Elementary | 6.0 |
| Abbott Middle | 6.6 |
| Laurel Elementary | 2.9 |
| George Hall Elementary | 9.0 |
| Highlands Elementary | 7.5 |
| Gateway Center | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
16 BALDWIN AVE, San Mateo, CA 94401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. College Park Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Shoreview Montessori (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Hillsborough (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Hillsborough), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Mateo, see our San Mateo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew San Mateo | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Matthew Catholic San Mateo | 0.5 mi | — |
| College Park Elementary San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
| Stanbridge Academy San Mateo | 0.7 mi | — |
| STANBRIDGE ACADEMY San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| San Mateo High San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| South Hillsborough Hillsborough | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Sunnybrae Elementary San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| North Shoreview Montessori San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 9.3 |
| Baywood Elementary San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Hillsborough | 0.9 mi | — |
| Aragon High San Mateo | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| TULANE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE San Mateo | 1.0 mi | — |
| PACIFIC RIM INT'L SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.1 mi | — |
| Borel Middle San Mateo | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Genius Learning Burlingame | 1.1 mi | — |
| Washington Elementary Burlingame | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,258
Median Home Value
$1,123,300
Median Rent
$2,713/mo
Population
35,628
College Educated
45.3%
Homeownership
44.4%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
35.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA | 8.0 |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood, CA | 8.0 |
| Antioch Charter Academy II Antioch, CA | 8.0 |
| Burcham Elementary Long Beach, CA | 8.0 |
| Cerritos Elementary Anaheim, CA | 8.0 |
| Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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