About St. Matthew the Apostle School
St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is a Roman Catholic parochial elementary school in River Ridge, in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, serving pre-kindergarten through 7th grade. The parish church opened in 1959 and the school in 1960. Its teams are the Crusaders.
Quick facts
- School opened 1960 (church opened 1959)
- Serves grades PK/K through 7 (coeducational)
- River Ridge, LA (10021 Jefferson Highway)
- Affiliated with St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church
A Catholic education in New Orleans
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