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#433 of 992 private schools in NY

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St Matthias Catholic Academy

Elementary School

5825 CATALPA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#433 of 992

In Ridgewood

#1 of 2

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About St Matthias Catholic Academy

St Matthias Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Ridgewood, NY. St Matthias Catholic Academy serves approximately 182 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Matthias Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts above NY schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 182 students, St Matthias Catholic Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Matthias Catholic Academy 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

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How St Matthias Catholic Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Ridgewood, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

This School

12.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

182

This School

605

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 61.5% vs 0%

White 36.8% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

St Matthias Catholic Academy Ridgewood Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Matthias Catholic Academy (this school)	—	182	13.1:1	6.4
PS 239	0.2 mi	410	13.2:1	4.9
JOSEPH F QUINN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 77	0.2 mi	602	9.6:1	4.5
IS 93 RIDGEWOOD	0.2 mi	996	12.3:1	6.1
ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi	596	5.1:1	4.2
PS 88 SENECA	0.3 mi	687	14.9:1	4.7
PS 68 CAMBRIDGE	0.5 mi	475	14.4:1	4.9
PS 71 FOREST	0.6 mi	516	15.2:1	4.2
ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS	0.8 mi	556	15.9:1	7.9

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 NY.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,274.4

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 49%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 182

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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 NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 61.5%

White 36.8%

Black 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5825 CATALPA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Matthias Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST BRIGID SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Ridgewood, see our Ridgewood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BUSHWICK LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Glendale	0.2 mi	344	6.2
JOSEPH F QUINN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 77 Ridgewood	0.2 mi	602	4.5
PS 239 Ridgewood	0.2 mi	410	4.9
IS 93 RIDGEWOOD Ridgewood	0.2 mi	996	6.1
ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL Ridgewood	0.3 mi	596	4.2
PS 88 SENECA Ridgewood	0.3 mi	687	4.7
PS 68 CAMBRIDGE Ridgewood	0.5 mi	475	4.9
NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ridgewood	0.6 mi	237	5.7
PS 71 FOREST Ridgewood	0.6 mi	516	4.2
PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER Glendale	0.5 mi	703	5.0
ST BRIGID SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	183	5.8
ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	432	7.8
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	275	4.9
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP Brooklyn	0.6 mi	272	6.6
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MATH AND RESEARCH (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	350	7.1
PS 151 LYNDON B JOHNSON Brooklyn	0.7 mi	285	5.6
BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	771	8.1
GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL Ridgewood	0.7 mi	1,536	6.3
ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	431	7.8
ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS Ridgewood	0.8 mi	556	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11385 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,365

Median Home Value

$842,800

Median Rent

$1,959/mo

Population

103,865

College Educated

34.1%

Homeownership

30.3%

Avg Commute

43.3 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Median Age

36.1

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
CLAYTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vestal, NY	242	6.4
DONALD P SUTHERLAND SCHOOL Nassau, NY	243	6.4
EAC MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ithaca, NY	181	6.4
INCARNATION SCHOOL New York, NY	164	6.4
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY	189	6.4
RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Staten Island, NY	191	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Matthias Catholic Academy

What grades does St Matthias Catholic Academy serve?

St Matthias Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthias Catholic Academy?

St Matthias Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthias Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthias Catholic Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthias Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Matthias Catholic Academy ranks #433 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Matthias Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthias Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Matthias Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Matthias Catholic Academy 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 Matthias Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Matthias Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 98 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 182
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Large City
County: Queens County
Phone: (718) 381-8003

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