St. Nicholas-St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wilkes-Barre, PA
242 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Wilkes-Barre
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Wilkes-Barre since at least 2011
St. Nicholas-St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 231 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Scranton. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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
- 231
- Teachers
- 21 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 129 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Scranton
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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-St. Mary's 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-St. Mary's School
What grades does St. Nicholas-St. Mary's School serve?
St. Nicholas-St. Mary's School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas-St. Mary's School?
About 231 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas-St. Mary's 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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