Very Good
#149 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 31% of private schools
St Matthew Cathedral School
Elementary School · South Bend, IN
A private elementary school in South Bend, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1015 E DAYTON ST, South Bend, IN 46613
- Math 13% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 IN.
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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
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Matthew Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,625
Median home value
$71,000
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studebaker CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Matthew Cathedral School is listed in South Bend, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Matthew Cathedral School
St Matthew Cathedral School is a private elementary school in South Bend, IN, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 46613)
- 11,726
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46613; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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