St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Nicktown, PA
3278 Blue Goose Rd, Nicktown, PA 15762
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Nicktown, Pennsylvania, St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 110 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 110
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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, Northern Cambria
What grades does St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria serve?
St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria?
About 110 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas Catholic School, Northern Cambria?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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