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#574 of 713 private schools in OH

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

Elementary School · Gahanna, OH

A private elementary school in Gahanna, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

795 HAVENS CORNERS RD, Gahanna, OH 43230

  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 OH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,139
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Enrollment547
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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 OH

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,087/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gahanna), 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

$92,271

Median home value

$282,800

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.6%
Black6.2%
Two or More5.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.3 mi724Compare →
Gahanna- Jefferson Clark HallEnrollment path unverified4.1PK0.7 mi162Compare →
Shepherd Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–60.9 mi186Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.3 mi472Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is listed in Gahanna, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is a private elementary school in Gahanna, OH, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 713 private schools in OH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

What grades does St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School serve?

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School?

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School rank in OH?

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School ranks #574 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 the Apostle Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Matthew the Apostle Catholic 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 the Apostle Catholic School a religious school?

St Matthew the Apostle Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
547
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 43230)
59,522
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36.7
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 43230; 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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