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#433 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 44% of private schools
St Matthias Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Ridgewood, NY
A private elementary school in Ridgewood, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5825 CATALPA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where St Matthias Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,365
Median home value
$842,800
Median rent
$1,959/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 239Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| PS 88 SenecaEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Robert E Peary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| PS 68 CambridgeEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 475 | 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 Matthias Catholic Academy is listed in Ridgewood, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Matthias Catholic Academy
St Matthias Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Ridgewood, NY, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 992 private schools in NY.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 11385)
- 103,865
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 11385; 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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