St. Nicholas Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Gig Harbor, WA
3555 Edwards Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Gig Harbor
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Washington
- Serving families in Gig Harbor since at least 2011
St. Nicholas Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Gig Harbor, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 107 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 107
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 51 girls, 56 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Nicholas Catholic School
What grades does St. Nicholas Catholic School serve?
St. Nicholas Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas Catholic School?
About 107 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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