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#530 of 713 private schools in OH

St Matthias School

Elementary School · Columbus, OH

A private elementary school in Columbus, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

1566 FERRIS RD, Columbus, OH 43224

  • Math 41% vs OH 34% (2019)
  • Reading 54% vs OH 46% (2019)
  • 19.6:1 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-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment270
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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

2019 OST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency41%(2019 OST)
School
State
34%(2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency54%(2019 OST)
School
State
46%(2019 OST)

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The neighborhood

Where St Matthias 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,090/100K

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

$50,934

Median home value

$159,800

Median rent

$1,025/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black55.2%
Hispanic19.6%
White15.9%
Two or More5.6%
Asian3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.3 mi478Compare →
North Linden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.5 mi296Compare →
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–80.7 mi633Compare →
Maize Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.7 mi309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Matthias School is listed in Columbus, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Matthias School

St Matthias School is a private elementary school in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Matthias School

What grades does St Matthias School serve?

St Matthias School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthias School?

St Matthias School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthias School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthias School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthias School rank in OH?

St Matthias School ranks #530 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Matthias School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthias School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Matthias School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Matthias School has 41% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Matthias School a private school?

Yes, St Matthias 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 Matthias School a religious school?

St Matthias School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
270
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 43224)
44,096
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 43224; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22

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