Since 1931, St. Matthew Catholic School has provided members of the San Mateo community with a quality education that addresses the whole child: spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional. We are a parish school of approximately 570 students in grades K through 8.
Highlights of the School Program
- Religious education and worship
- Service projects
- High academic standards
- Classroom Aides for grades K through 4
- Field Trips including outdoor ed
- Library and reading programs
- Enrichment/extracurricular activities: sports (grades 4 through 8), choir, instruments,and drama
- Dedicated and professional staff
- Parent involvement
- School Board
- Parents' Association
- Coaching, and much more
St. Matthew Catholic School has a Certificate of Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Schools and the Western Catholic Educational Association

