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#1240 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Nicholas Catholic School
Elementary School
12816 EL MONTE RD, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,240 of 1,787
In Los Altos Hills
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Nicholas Catholic School
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About St Nicholas Catholic School
St Nicholas Catholic School is a private elementary school in Los Altos Hills, CA. St Nicholas Catholic School serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Nicholas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Nicholas Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Los Altos Hills
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic School (this school) | 5.7 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary | 9.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
12816 EL MONTE RD, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Nicholas Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bullis Charter (rated 9.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Los Altos), which scores notably higher. Another option is Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Covington Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Los Altos), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Altos Hills, see our Los Altos Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE ACADEMY Los Altos | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| VENTANA SCHOOL Los Altos | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Ventana School Los Altos | 0.7 mi | — |
| Covington Elementary Los Altos | 0.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Pinewood Private–Lower Campus Los Altos | 0.8 mi | — |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Springer Elementary Mountain View | 1.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 1.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 1.7 mi | — |
| Waldorf School of the Peninsula Los Altos | 1.8 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA Los Altos | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View | 2.1 mi | — |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos | 2.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Bullis Charter Los Altos | 2.3 mi | 9.7 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
19,993
College Educated
88.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
48.3
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|---|---|
| Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 |
| Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, CA | 5.7 |
| Aragon Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 |
| Bandini Street Elementary San Pedro, CA | 5.7 |
| Bell Avenue Elementary Sacramento, CA | 5.7 |
| Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Nicholas Catholic School
What grades does St Nicholas Catholic School serve?
St Nicholas Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Nicholas Catholic School?
St Nicholas Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Catholic School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Nicholas Catholic School rank in CA?
St Nicholas Catholic School ranks #1,240 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Nicholas Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Nicholas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Nicholas Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Nicholas Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Nicholas Catholic School a religious school?
St Nicholas Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 941-4056
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