Very Good

#149 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 31% of private schools

St Matthew Cathedral School

Elementary School

1015 E DAYTON ST, South Bend, IN 46613

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#149 of 478

In South Bend

#10 of 19

public schools

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About St Matthew Cathedral School

St Matthew Cathedral School is a private elementary school in South Bend, IN. St Matthew Cathedral School serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Matthew Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Matthew Cathedral School show 13% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.8 pts above IN schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Matthew Cathedral 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 Matthew Cathedral School compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in South Bend, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

This School

9.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

299

This School

391

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

4.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.1% vs 0%

Black 9.7% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

St Matthew Cathedral School South Bend Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Matthew Cathedral School (this school)	—	299	14.2:1	7.4
Studebaker Center	0.2 mi	327	14.9:1	5.1
Lincoln Elementary School	0.5 mi	423	11.8:1	4.4
Juvenile Justice Center	0.8 mi	16	5.3:1	—
Jefferson Traditional School	1.0 mi	526	11.7:1	4.9
Monroe Elementary School	1.0 mi	450	12.2:1	3.2
Nuner Fine Arts Academy	1.5 mi	468	12.6:1	3.4
Marshall Traditional School	1.5 mi	348	6.8:1	4.3
McKinley Elementary School	1.8 mi	471	12.4:1	3.0
South Bend Virtual School	2.0 mi	293	11.3:1	4.5
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy	2.2 mi	565	11.3:1	6.5
Jackson Middle School	2.3 mi	440	10.7:1	2.2
Edison Middle School	2.7 mi	319	4.9:1	2.9
Muessel Elementary School	2.8 mi	274	5.2:1	3.1
Kennedy Academy	3.1 mi	480	14.5:1	6.5
Harrison Elementary School	3.1 mi	601	7.9:1	3.9
LaSalle Academy	3.7 mi	457	12:1	7.9
Success Academy Primary School	3.8 mi	572	11.9:1	6.9
Marquette Montessori Academy	3.9 mi	403	11.9:1	5.8
Navarre Middle School	4.0 mi	400	6.6:1	3.0
Coquillard Elementary School	4.2 mi	271	6.8:1	1.9

Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in South Bend

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 IN.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 299

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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 IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 12.7% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 32.6% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 56.2%

Hispanic 27.1%

Black 9.7%

Two or More 5.7%

Asian 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1015 E DAYTON ST, South Bend, IN 46613

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Matthew Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST ANTHONY DE PADUA SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SOUTH BEND JUNIOR ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in South Bend, see our South Bend schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Studebaker Center South Bend	0.2 mi	327	5.1
Riley High School South Bend	0.4 mi	998	5.8
Lincoln Elementary School South Bend	0.5 mi	423	4.4
Jefferson Traditional School South Bend	1.0 mi	526	4.9
DEPAUL ACADEMY South Bend	0.8 mi	23	—
Juvenile Justice Center South Bend	0.8 mi	16	—
YESHIVA OF SOUTH BEND South Bend	1.1 mi	31	5.7
Adams High School South Bend	0.9 mi	1,987	8.0
Monroe Elementary School South Bend	1.0 mi	450	3.2
GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI SCHOOL South Bend	1.4 mi	128	8.0
SOUTH BEND JUNIOR ACADEMY South Bend	1.1 mi	42	7.1
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend South Bend	1.2 mi	154	4.8
ST JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL South Bend	1.6 mi	421	6.5
Marshall Traditional School South Bend	1.5 mi	348	4.3
TRINITY SCHOOL AT GREENLAWN South Bend	1.5 mi	227	7.8
OUR LADY OF HUNGARY SCHOOL South Bend	1.3 mi	155	7.1
ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL South Bend	1.7 mi	806	6.8
MICHIANA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY South Bend	1.4 mi	61	5.5
ST ANTHONY DE PADUA SCHOOL South Bend	1.6 mi	211	7.6
McKinley Elementary School South Bend	1.8 mi	471	3.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46613 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,625

Median Home Value

$71,000

Median Rent

$991/mo

Population

11,726

College Educated

13.1%

Homeownership

54.8%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

33.7%

Median Age

28.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CENTRAL CATHOLIC Indianapolis, IN	223	7.4
Columbia Elementary School Rochester, IN	306	7.4
Elberfeld Elementary School Elberfeld, IN	180	7.4
Graham Creek Elementary School Commiskey, IN	260	7.4
James A Garfield School 31 Indianapolis, IN	247	7.4
Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Lake, IN	322	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Matthew Cathedral School

What grades does St Matthew Cathedral School serve?

St Matthew Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthew Cathedral School?

St Matthew Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Cathedral School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthew Cathedral School rank in IN?

St Matthew Cathedral School ranks #149 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Matthew Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthew Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Matthew Cathedral School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Matthew Cathedral School has 13% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Matthew Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Matthew Cathedral 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 Matthew Cathedral School a religious school?

St Matthew Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 71 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 299
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: St. Joseph County
Phone: (574) 289-4535

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