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#136 of 253 private schools in LA
St Matthew's Episcopal School
Elementary School · Houma, LA
A private elementary school in Houma, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
239 BARROW ST, Houma, LA 70360
- 10.1:1 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 LA.
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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 LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Matthew's Episcopal 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,827/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,365
Median home value
$297,100
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Legion Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| St Gregory Barbarigo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Acadian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Matthew's Episcopal School is listed in Houma, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Matthew's Episcopal School
St Matthew's Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Houma, LA, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Matthew's Episcopal School
What grades does St Matthew's Episcopal School serve?
St Matthew's Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend St Matthew's Episcopal School?
St Matthew's Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthew's Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew's Episcopal School is 10.1:1. 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 Episcopal School rank in LA?
St Matthew's Episcopal School ranks #136 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Matthew's Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Matthew's Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Matthew's Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, St Matthew's Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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's Episcopal School a religious school?
St Matthew's Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
- Phone
- (985) 872-5573
- Area population (ZIP 70360)
- 28,810
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- 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 70360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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