Our Mission
St. Matthew Catholic School, in partnership with the community, serves scholars and families in its commitment to develop academic excellence with the integration of Catholic values. We provide a safe, multi-cultural, dual-language and nurturing environment, preparing students who love God and want to serve their neighbor as global citizens.
Our Philosophy
The St. Matthew philosophy begins by instilling in our scholars a sense of purpose developed in connection with Jesus Christ in order to promote Christian values and character through education. The formation of responsible Christians who are prepared for their future responsibilities to church, family, and community is an integral part of our mission. Therefore, we are fully committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social development of each scholar.
Our History
St. Matthew Catholic School, founded in 1943 by the Sisters of the Blessed VirginMary, has been a cornerstone of Catholic education in downtown Phoenix for over80 years. These dedicated Sisters laid a strong foundation, integrating academicexcellence with Catholic values, which continues to guide the school’s missiontoday. While the Sisters departed in 2000, their legacy of nurturing both faith andintellect continues to persist.
Throughout the decades, St. Matthew Catholic School has adapted to a changingneighborhood while maintaining its core mission of fostering strong faith andrigorous academics. The school’s commitment to these principles is evident in themany outstanding teachers and students who have been part of our community.In 2008, St. Matthew Catholic School embraced a dual language model, furtherenhancing its educational offerings and continuing to thrive in this approach.
St. Matthew Catholic School remains dedicated to serving students and helpingthem achieve their highest potential, instilling a love of Christ and a commitmentto serving their neighbor as global citizens.