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St. Matthew's Parish School
Elementary School
1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St. Matthew's Parish School
Elementary School in Santa Monica · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St. Matthew's Parish School
St. Matthew's Parish School is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. St.
Matthew's Parish School serves approximately 277 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, St. Matthew's Parish School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St. Matthew's Parish School 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 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) | — |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.9 |
| Grant Elementary | 9.2 |
| Lincoln Middle | 9.0 |
| John Adams Middle | 8.7 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.0 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 8.3 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 8.3 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 9.2 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Address
- 1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone
- (310) 454-1350
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Matthew's Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Grant Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away). Another option is Edison Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, McKinley Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away). For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | — |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | — |
| Edison Elementary Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | — |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | — |
| New Roads School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| NEW ROADS SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Grant Elementary Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | — |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| John Adams Middle Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
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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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (310) 454-1350
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