Conveniently nestled in the beautiful hills of Los Altos near Interstate 280, St. Nicholas Catholic School is a small, caring community that delivers an exceptional educational experience from transitional kindergarten through grade 8.
We focus on developing the whole child - spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. St. Nicholas students are confident, caring young people who are fully prepared for the challenges of high school and college ahead.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,200
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,200
Tuition Notes
There is a practicing Catholic discount available as well as a tuition assistance program.
% on Financial Aid
7%
Admissions Director
Stacy French
Endowment Size
$1.2 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club, Choir, Drama/Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club, Choir, Drama/Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer
School Notes
- Conveniently nestled in the beautiful hills of Los Altos near Interstate 280, St. Nicholas Catholic School is a small, caring community that delivers an exceptional educational experience from transitional kindergarten through grade 8. We focus on developing the whole child - spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. St. Nicholas students are confident, caring young people who are fully prepared for the challenges of high school and college ahead.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Nicholas Catholic School cost?
St. Nicholas Catholic School's tuition is approximately $15,200 for private students.
What sports does St. Nicholas Catholic School offer?
St. Nicholas Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is St. Nicholas Catholic School's ranking?
St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Nicholas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/17/2016
We love St. Nicholas Catholic School! The academics are fantastic; the school is a Blue Ribbon School! The classes all have dedicated aides, so the teacher student ratio is something around 1:12, so there's a lot of small group learning and individualized attention. Even in the lower grades the kids are doing cross-disciplinary projects. They have a reading specialist for the lower grades who is just amazing. I love so many of the teachers.
There's also music, art, and physical education, two fantastic science teachers with a great science lab, and a dedicated technology teacher with a brand-new technology center. They've just gone to 1:1 tablets for all grades.
The academic focus really pays off - St. Nicholas kids go to terrific high schools (and ultimately colleges), with something like a 99%+ acceptance rate at St. Francis and something similar at Bellarmine College Prep, as well as many of the other Catholic High schools in the area.
In addition to academics, St. Nicholas is an amazing community. There's a real emphasis on loving one another. Their buddy system (where a kindergartener is paired with a 4th grader, they will be buddies for the next 4 years) really fosters bonds between upper & lower grades from the beginning. They have a program for the older kids to help manage playground conflict. The kids regularly participate in community service projects. They all know one another; the big kids are really kind and really do know the little ones.
And when we go to the grocery store or downtown Los Altos or Mountain View, and we see St. Nicholas folks - and we say hello, and sometimes stop and talk.
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