St. Nicholas School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Minersville, PA
515 N Front St, Minersville, PA 17954
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Minersville since at least 2011
In Minersville, Pennsylvania, St. Nicholas School is a faith-based private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. 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
- 81
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 44 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Other religious
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
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Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Nicholas School 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 School
What grades does St. Nicholas School serve?
St. Nicholas School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas School?
About 81 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas School?
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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