St. Nicholas Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Los Altos Hills, CA
12816 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Los Altos Hills since at least 2011
In Los Altos Hills, California, St. Nicholas Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 270 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Jose. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 270
- Teachers
- 16.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Jose
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in California (17 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
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
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- 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas Catholic School?
About 270 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas Catholic School?
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