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1031 Bienveneda Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

(310) 454-1350
Introduction

Blessed with inquisitive and thoughtful students, outstanding and caring teachers, and passionately involved parents, St. Matthew’s Parish School offers a unique blend of attributes that make it special in so many ways. An integral part of the Parish of St. Matthew and the larger Episcopal community, the school stresses moral and spiritual growth while welcoming and celebrating families of all faiths. Our school motto captures this array of characteristics formed into a cohesive whole: Serve – Lead – Flourish.

A Word From Admissions

St. Matthew’s continues its tradition of inspiring a love of learning at every grade and stage of development, teaching children how to self-advocate and have a greater impact on their community through our model of service leadership to help each child flourish to their true potential. There is nothing we love more than introducing prospective families to our beautiful 28-acre, a state-of-the-art campus located where the Santa Monica mountains meet the sea. Visit us and meet our talented faculty in action and see our incredible students so you can witness the dynamic innovation coming from our students every day.

Academic Atmosphere

Challenging, supportive, caring, dynamic, state-of-the-art.

Best Fit For Kids Who Are

Inquisitive, creative, curious, and thoughtful.

Popular Programs/Electives

Throughout the Middle School program, students are introduced to increasingly challenging and probing academic coursework, and enrichment in the arts, music, and physical education. Students learn to question and think through our project-based learning program, which is an integral part of our curriculum in Middle School. Students can study debate, work in an innovator’s Maker Space with technology and engineering, and take part in our Spring Musical. The academic disciplines of English, mathematics, history, foreign language – Latin and Spanish – and science are the core of the academic program, with chapel and a strong service leadership program building on our Character Covenant. The program prepares students for future academic success at highly competitive independent and public secondary schools alike. We continually seek, develop, and challenge the best that is in our students, while providing an enriching, inspiring, and innovative academic program in a supportive, nurturing environment.

APs/Advanced Courses

N/A

Interesting Facts

– Our spacious 28-acre campus is situated just one mile from the Pacific Ocean
– We offer basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, swimming, tennis, track & field, and flag football

Grades
Pre-School, TK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Co-Ed or Single Sex
Co-Ed
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Enrollment
350
Class Size
14
Uniforms
Yes
Tuition
$20,500 (PK Half day), $32,000 (PK Full day), $34,400 (K-4), $36,100 (5-6), $40,600 (7-8)
Financial Aid
Financial aid available
Applications Due
January 6, 2023
Entrance Exam Required
ISEE (Optional)
Scores Due
February 15, 2023
Decisions Released
March 10, 2023