Saint Matthew School

Saint Matthew School prepares children to think critically, lead with integrity, discover their purpose, and fulfill their calling to become a saint.

Choosing the best place for your child’s education is one of the most important decisions you will make…come and experience the Saint Matthew difference.

Saint Matthew is an accredited, co-educational Catholic School located in Williamson County, Tennessee, established in 2001, currently serving 495+ students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In October 2021, and again in August 2024, SMS was named an Apple Distinguished School, one of only 889 schools worldwide to be classified as such. On September 28, 2017, Saint Matthew was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education under the High Performing School designation, the only Williamson County private school to ever receive this award. in 2024, SMS was also voted Best Private School in Williamson County's Community Choice Awards.

The school mission is: Educating children as we pass on the traditions and teachings of the Catholic faith.

Our program consists of the core subjects of religion, language, literature, math, science and social science.  These core subjects are supplemented by enrichment classes consisting of art, band, chorus, physical education, technology, Spanish, library, science lab and guidance.  Saint Matthew is known for its commitment to academic excellence. The school follows a rigorous curriculum that is designed to engage all students while addressing the diverse needs and capabilities of each individual.  The school follows a curriculum that is vertically aligned in order to ensure that each student will complete a sequence of academic courses based on national standards.  To this basic framework, the school enhances and expands the curriculum with extensive additional resources and challenging learning strategies.  The school maintains high expectations for each student, and there is a system in place for students who need additional support.