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#1422 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Nicholas School

Elementary School · Northridge, CA

A private elementary school in Northridge, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

9501 BALBOA BLVD, Northridge, CA 91325

  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment181
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Nicholas School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,602

Median home value

$900,200

Median rent

$1,924/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.6%
Hispanic5.5%
Black2.2%
Asian1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Nicholas SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi197Compare →
Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.2 mi180Compare →
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.11–50.3 mi682Compare →
Dearborn Elementary Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–50.4 mi519Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Nicholas School is listed in Northridge, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Nicholas School

St Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Northridge, CA, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Nicholas School

What grades does St Nicholas School serve?

St Nicholas School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Nicholas School?

St Nicholas School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School is 15.6:1. 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 ranks #1,422 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Nicholas School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Nicholas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Nicholas School is a private coeducational school with a Greek Orthodox 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 School a religious school?

St Nicholas School has a Greek Orthodox religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
181
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Greek Orthodox
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 91325)
35,116
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91325; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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