Very Good
#47 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 25% of private schools
St Matthew Catholic School
Elementary School · Hillsboro, OR
A private elementary school in Hillsboro, OR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
221 SE WALNUT ST, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- 9.5:1 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 OR.
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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 OR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Matthew Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,778/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,999
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| W Verne Mckinney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Mooberry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 382 | 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 Matthew Catholic School is listed in Hillsboro, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Matthew Catholic School
St Matthew Catholic School is a private elementary school in Hillsboro, OR, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Matthew Catholic School
What grades does St Matthew Catholic School serve?
St Matthew Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Matthew Catholic School?
St Matthew Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Catholic School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Matthew Catholic School rank in OR?
St Matthew Catholic School ranks #47 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is St Matthew Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Matthew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Matthew 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 Catholic School a religious school?
St Matthew Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (503) 648-2512
- Area population (ZIP 97123)
- 48,622
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 97123; 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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