Very Good
#266 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 8% of private schools
St. Matthew's Parish School
Elementary School
1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About St. Matthew's Parish School
St. Matthew's Parish School is an private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 91.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compared to the 10 public schools in Santa Monica, St. Matthew's Parish School rates higher overall (7.8 vs 7.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Matthew's Parish School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Matthew's Parish School (this school) | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary | 7.4 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.8 |
| Grant Elementary | 7.2 |
| Lincoln Middle | 8.5 |
| John Adams Middle | 7.4 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.1 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 4.7 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.6 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 6.9 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Edison Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| New Roads School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| NEW ROADS SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Grant Elementary Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| John Adams Middle Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,081
Median Home Value
$1,159,500
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
22,881
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
41.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.8 |
| Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin, CA | 7.8 |
| Bonita Street Elementary Carson, CA | 7.8 |
| Buena Vista Arts-Integrated Montclair, CA | 7.8 |
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| Carlthorp Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Matthew's Parish School
What grades does St. Matthew's Parish School serve?
St. Matthew's Parish School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Matthew's Parish School?
St. Matthew's Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Matthew's Parish School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Matthew's Parish School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Matthew's Parish School rank in CA?
St. Matthew's Parish School is ranked #266 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Matthew's Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Matthew's Parish School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Matthew's Parish School a private school?
Yes, St. Matthew's Parish School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 454-1350
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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