Below Average

#798 of 883 private schools in TX

St Matthew Catholic School

Elementary School

10703 WURZBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78230

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

586

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

586

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#798 of 883

In San Antonio

#48 of 53

public schools

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About St Matthew Catholic School

St Matthew Catholic School is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX. St Matthew Catholic School serves approximately 586 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Matthew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.5 pts below TX schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Matthew Catholic School 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.

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How St Matthew Catholic School compares to 469 public schools serving similar grades in San Antonio, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

This School

15:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

586

This School

536

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 72.5% vs 0%

White 21.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.4% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

St Matthew Catholic School San Antonio Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Matthew Catholic School (this school)	—	586	15.4:1	4.7
COLONIES NORTH EL	0.5 mi	528	11.2:1	3.8
HOWSMAN EL	0.7 mi	646	12.7:1	3.6
HOBBY MIDDLE	1.2 mi	916	14.1:1	5.7
ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY	1.3 mi	500	12.5:1	8.8
KIPP SOMOS COLLEGIATE	1.4 mi	630	11.5:1	6.8
KIPP SOMOS PRI	1.4 mi	127	14.1:1	6.6
MEAD EL	1.7 mi	859	14.8:1	3.1
SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE	1.7 mi	1,211	20.9:1	2.5
MCDERMOTT EL	1.8 mi	738	14.5:1	2.5
COLONIAL HILLS EL	1.9 mi	620	10.3:1	4.3
LARKSPUR EL	2.0 mi	816	13.2:1	3.2
JACKSON MIDDLE	2.0 mi	610	11.3:1	5.5
GREAT HEARTS FOREST HEIGHTS	2.0 mi	1,230	21.6:1	5.4
HOLMGREEN CENTER	2.0 mi	55	4.2:1	7.9
REDDIX CENTER	2.0 mi	279	10.3:1	5.6
ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE	2.2 mi	63	5.2:1	6.1
OAK MEADOW EL	2.2 mi	400	10:1	8.7
BASIS SAN ANTONIO- SHAVANO CAMPUS	2.3 mi	1,038	17.9:1	7.7
LOCKE HILL EL	2.5 mi	565	13.5:1	5.3
CASTLE HILLS EL	2.5 mi	448	13.2:1	8.6

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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 TX.

Classroom Attention

C 2.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 42%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.1 / 10

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Enrollment 586

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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 TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 72.5%

White 21.8%

Asian 3.4%

Black 1.7%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10703 WURZBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Matthew Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TORAH ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO (rated 7.1/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP SOMOS PRI (rated 6.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
COLONIES NORTH EL San Antonio	0.5 mi	528	3.8
HOWSMAN EL San Antonio	0.7 mi	646	3.6
COLONIAL HILLS UNITED METHODIST SCHOOL San Antonio	1.2 mi	8	—
HOBBY MIDDLE San Antonio	1.2 mi	916	5.7
KIPP SOMOS PRI San Antonio	1.4 mi	127	6.6
KIPP SOMOS COLLEGIATE San Antonio	1.4 mi	630	6.8
ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY San Antonio	1.3 mi	500	8.8
MEAD EL San Antonio	1.7 mi	859	3.1
SOMERSET ACADEMY COLLEGIATE San Antonio	1.7 mi	1,211	2.5
COLONIAL HILLS EL San Antonio	1.9 mi	620	4.3
HEALTH CAREERS H S San Antonio	1.9 mi	921	8.5
MCDERMOTT EL San Antonio	1.8 mi	738	2.5
THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT CASTLE HILLS San Antonio	1.8 mi	525	6.3
JACKSON MIDDLE San Antonio	2.0 mi	610	5.5
BLESSED HOPE ACADEMY San Antonio	2.1 mi	41	4.4
MONTESSORI SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL San Antonio	2.0 mi	5	—
REDDIX CENTER San Antonio	2.0 mi	279	5.6
HOLMGREEN CENTER San Antonio	2.0 mi	55	7.9
DAEP AT HOLMGREEN San Antonio	2.0 mi	8	—
TORAH ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO San Antonio	2.2 mi	46	7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,564

Median Home Value

$355,400

Median Rent

$1,289/mo

Population

42,070

College Educated

49.4%

Homeownership

49.5%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

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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 586 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Catholic School is 15.4:1. 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 TX?

St Matthew Catholic School ranks #798 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Matthew Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 586
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 38
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bexar County
Phone: (210) 478-5099

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