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#761 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Matthews Catholic School

Elementary School

1773 BLANDING BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

204

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

204

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#761 of 1,462

In Jacksonville

#46 of 79

public schools

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About St Matthews Catholic School

St Matthews Catholic School is a private elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. St Matthews Catholic School serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Matthews Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.3 pts below FL schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Matthews Catholic 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.

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How St Matthews Catholic School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Jacksonville, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

This School

37.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

204

This School

537

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 14.7% vs 0%

Black 9.3% vs 0%

Asian 2% vs 0%

St Matthews Catholic School Jacksonville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Matthews Catholic School (this school)	—	204	14.5:1	6.3
FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	487	18.7:1	8.6
HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	250	17.9:1	3.3
LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.9 mi	875	16.5:1	4.0
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	321	10.7:1	6.6
WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS	1.4 mi	148	—:1	6.0
ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	330	17.4:1	6.9
RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	332	15.1:1	8.7
HIDDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	185	18.5:1	3.4
HYDE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	388	20.4:1	2.4
JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	418	16.1:1	9.1
RAMONA BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	290	24.2:1	5.9
WEST RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	324	14.7:1	8.8
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	667	20.8:1	3.9
SCHOOL OF SUCCESS ACADEMY-SOS	2.4 mi	138	—:1	4.8
CEDAR HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	404	16.2:1	3.0
PINEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	457	16.9:1	5.2
CENTRAL RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	333	13.9:1	8.4
TIMUCUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	494	17.6:1	4.0
CHARGER ACADEMY	3.1 mi	964	23:1	4.5
OAK HILL ACADEMY	3.2 mi	253	6.8:1	9.5

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 FL.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 47%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 204

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 70.6%

Hispanic 14.7%

Black 9.3%

Asian 2.0%

Two or More 2.0%

Pacific Islander 1.0%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1773 BLANDING BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Matthews Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ATRIUM SCHOOL Jacksonville	0.5 mi	738	4.8
FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	0.7 mi	487	8.6
LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL Jacksonville	0.9 mi	875	4.0
HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	0.8 mi	250	3.3
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.0 mi	321	6.6
BETHEL HOLINESS ACADEMY Jacksonville	1.0 mi	12	—
MILLENNIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.2 mi	70	6.9
WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Jacksonville	1.4 mi	148	6.0
RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.5 mi	332	8.7
ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.4 mi	330	6.9
HIDDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.7 mi	185	3.4
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.9 mi	1,593	5.3
BROACH WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.9 mi	64	6.5
CEDAR CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville	1.9 mi	302	5.9
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Jacksonville	2.0 mi	321	5.2
JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	2.1 mi	418	9.1
HYDE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	2.0 mi	388	2.4
RAMONA BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville	2.2 mi	290	5.9
BROACH SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE Orange Park	2.2 mi	365	6.1
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL Jacksonville	2.3 mi	667	3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,215

Median Home Value

$205,300

Median Rent

$1,205/mo

Population

65,626

College Educated

22.6%

Homeownership

55.1%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Median Age

35.8

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BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY COLLIER Naples, FL	279	6.3
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Port St. Lucie, FL	229	6.3
CEDAR HILLS BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	154	6.3
CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale, FL	169	6.3
LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lake Placid, FL	137	6.3
RAMBAM DAY SCHOOL TEMPLE BETH AM DAY SCHOOL Miami, FL	285	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Matthews Catholic School

What grades does St Matthews Catholic School serve?

St Matthews Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthews Catholic School?

St Matthews Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthews Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthews Catholic School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthews Catholic School rank in FL?

St Matthews Catholic School ranks #761 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Matthews Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthews Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Matthews Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Matthews Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Matthews Catholic School a religious school?

St Matthews Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 38 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 204
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Duval County
Phone: (904) 387-4401

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