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#671 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 21% of private schools

Based on limited data

St. Nicholas School

Elementary School

9501 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, Ca 91325, Northridge, CA 91325

Last updated: April 2026

Private

Academic score based on area public school performance. Based on 15 schools in Northridge. Private schools rarely report standardized test data, so this score uses nearby public school results as a proxy.

197

Students

9.4:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 8th

Grades Served

Top 21%

in CA

About St. Nicholas School

St. Nicholas School is an private elementary school in Northridge, CA 91325. The school serves approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5/10, placing it in the 78.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,602, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 13 public schools in Northridge, St. Nicholas School rates higher overall (7.5 vs 6.9 average).

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How St. Nicholas School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Northridge, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

This School

22.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

197

This School

629

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St. Nicholas School (this school)	—	197	9.4:1	7.5
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle	0.3 mi	871	20.7:1	8.3
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary	0.3 mi	682	25.3:1	7.3
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy	0.4 mi	519	21.6:1	8.0
Andasol Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	397	19.9:1	6.4
Northridge Middle	1.8 mi	724	15.1:1	6.5
Lorne Street Elementary	2.0 mi	387	21.5:1	5.3
Calahan Street Elementary	2.2 mi	457	21.8:1	4.9
Darby Avenue Elementary	2.3 mi	390	20.5:1	8.5
Magnolia Science Academy 7	2.4 mi	280	31.1:1	4.6
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies	2.5 mi	604	23.2:1	7.5
Napa Street Elementary	2.8 mi	433	20.6:1	6.4
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle	2.9 mi	1,839	23.3:1	7.9
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies	3.1 mi	599	25:1	7.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention

B 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

A- 7.5 / 10

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Enrollment 197

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

9501 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, Ca 91325, Northridge, CA 91325

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Northridge	0.0 mi	181	7.5
HIGHLAND HALL WALDORF SCHOOL Northridge	0.2 mi	180	7.5
Highland Hall Waldorf School Northridge	0.2 mi	210	7.5
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge	0.3 mi	871	8.3
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Northridge	0.3 mi	682	7.3
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER North Hills	0.5 mi	5	5.6
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Northridge	0.4 mi	519	8.0
Mayall Street Elementary North Hills	0.8 mi	473	7.9
Valley Charter Elementary North Hills	0.9 mi	296	4.8
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Granada Hills	1.1 mi	794	8.1
Andasol Avenue Elementary Northridge	1.0 mi	397	6.4
HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY North Hills	1.1 mi	254	5.6
San Fernando Valley Academy Northridge	1.0 mi	123	7.5
Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology North Hills	1.2 mi	441	5.5
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY Northridge	1.0 mi	95	7.5
CASA MONTESSORI Northridge	1.1 mi	15	7.5
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Northridge	1.1 mi	1,005	7.5
Patrick Henry Middle Granada Hills	1.3 mi	1,039	7.2
Northpoint School and Intensive Outpatient Northridge	1.1 mi	28	7.5
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Northridge	1.1 mi	38	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91325 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,602

Median Home Value

$900,200

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

35,116

College Educated

42.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Age

38.8

Similar Schools

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Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA	171	7.5
Bixby Elementary Hacienda Heights, CA	240	7.5
CLAIRBOURN SCHOOL San Gabriel, CA	234	7.5
Cambria Grammar Cambria, CA	201	7.5
Clairbourn School San Gabriel, CA	251	7.5
HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN-CHINO HILLS Chino Hills, CA	194	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Nicholas School

What grades does St. Nicholas School serve?

St. Nicholas School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Nicholas School?

St. Nicholas School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Nicholas School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Nicholas School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Nicholas School rank in CA?

St. Nicholas School is ranked #671 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Nicholas School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Nicholas School has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Nicholas School a private school?

Yes, St. Nicholas School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 197
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles
Phone: (818) 886-6751
Data Year: 2025–2026

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