St. Nicholas School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jersey City, NJ
118 Ferry St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Jersey City since at least 2011
St. Nicholas School is a Catholic diocesan school in Jersey City, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 110 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 110
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
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 School
What grades does St. Nicholas School serve?
St. Nicholas School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas School?
About 110 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas School?
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