Needs Improvement

#369 of 381 private schools in WA

St Matthew Lutheran School

Elementary School

6917 N COUNTRY HOMES BLVD, Spokane, WA 99208

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

3.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

3.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#369 of 381

In Spokane

#20 of 21

public schools

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About St Matthew Lutheran School

St Matthew Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Spokane, WA. St Matthew Lutheran School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Matthew Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares2.9 pts below WA schools

3.9

This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 85 students, St Matthew Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Matthew Lutheran 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Matthew Lutheran School compares to 79 public schools serving similar grades in Spokane, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

This School

14.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

396

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.9

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.7% vs 0%

St Matthew Lutheran School Spokane Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Matthew Lutheran School (this school)	—	85	18.5:1	3.9
Linwood Elementary	0.5 mi	488	11.9:1	5.3
Ridgeview Elementary	0.8 mi	280	13.3:1	6.9
Salk Middle School	0.9 mi	612	15.3:1	5.5
Balboa Elementary	1.1 mi	253	12.7:1	8.1
Madison Elementary	1.2 mi	284	13.5:1	5.5
Evergreen Elementary School	1.3 mi	456	15.2:1	7.5
Mead Learning Options	1.4 mi	674	29.3:1	4.4
Westview Elementary	1.5 mi	329	13.7:1	8.5
Lidgerwood Elementary	1.6 mi	309	11.9:1	5.0
Glover Middle School	1.7 mi	485	13.9:1	5.1
Willard Elementary	1.7 mi	397	11.3:1	4.9
Shiloh Hills Elementary	1.7 mi	437	14.6:1	7.1
Garry Middle School	1.8 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
Prairie View Elementary	1.8 mi	377	15.7:1	8.6
Indian Trail Elementary	1.8 mi	290	15.3:1	6.8
Browne Elementary	1.8 mi	325	13.5:1	7.5
Spokane International Academy	2.1 mi	754	14.2:1	6.1
Skyline Elementary	2.1 mi	395	17.2:1	8.8
Finch Elementary	2.2 mi	377	14.5:1	8.1
Whitman Elementary	2.4 mi	377	11.4:1	6.4

Showing 20 of 79 schools. View all schools in Spokane

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 WA.

Classroom Attention

C- 1.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,183

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.5 / 10

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Enrollment 85

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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 WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.9%

Hispanic 4.7%

Pacific Islander 4.7%

Two or More 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6917 N COUNTRY HOMES BLVD, Spokane, WA 99208

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Matthew Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Prairie View Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westview Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Balboa Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Spokane, see our Spokane schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Linwood Elementary Spokane	0.5 mi	488	5.3
Ridgeview Elementary Spokane	0.8 mi	280	6.9
Salk Middle School Spokane	0.9 mi	612	5.5
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Spokane	1.0 mi	217	5.7
SPOKANE MONTESSORI SCHOOL NORTH Spokane	1.3 mi	6	—
Madison Elementary Spokane	1.2 mi	284	5.5
Shadle Park High School Spokane	1.5 mi	1,423	3.3
Balboa Elementary Spokane	1.1 mi	253	8.1
Evergreen Elementary School Spokane	1.3 mi	456	7.5
NORTH WALL SCHOOLS Spokane	1.6 mi	23	—
SALISH SCHOOL OF SPOKANE Spokane	1.7 mi	37	6.3
Glover Middle School Spokane	1.7 mi	485	5.1
Mead Learning Options Spokane	1.4 mi	674	4.4
Willard Elementary Spokane	1.7 mi	397	4.9
ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Spokane	1.7 mi	153	5.6
Prairie View Elementary Spokane	1.8 mi	377	8.6
ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL Spokane	1.4 mi	193	4.9
Lidgerwood Elementary Spokane	1.6 mi	309	5.0
Westview Elementary Spokane	1.5 mi	329	8.5
EXCELSIOR YOUTH CENTER Spokane	1.6 mi	35	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 99208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,084

Median Home Value

$414,000

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Population

58,834

College Educated

33.8%

Homeownership

65%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Median Age

40.2

Similar Schools

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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bremerton, WA	92	3.9
CHILDREN'S GARDEN MONTESSORI Richland, WA	52	3.8
MONROE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Monroe, WA	88	4.0
FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Vernon, WA	66	4.1
Pacific Beach Elementary School Pacific Beach, WA	110	4.1
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH & EARLY LEARNING CENTER Port Orchard, WA	89	3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Matthew Lutheran School

What grades does St Matthew Lutheran School serve?

St Matthew Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthew Lutheran School?

St Matthew Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthew Lutheran School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthew Lutheran School rank in WA?

St Matthew Lutheran School ranks #369 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is St Matthew Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthew Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Matthew Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 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 Lutheran School a religious school?

St Matthew Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 61 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 85
Gender Split: 41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 169 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Spokane County
Phone: (509) 327-5601

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