Very Good
#163 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 23% of private schools
St Nicholas Cathedral School
Elementary School
2200 W RICE ST, Chicago, IL 60622
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#163 of 716
In Chicago
#56 of 162
public schools
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About St Nicholas Cathedral School
St Nicholas Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St Nicholas Cathedral School serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Nicholas Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 125 students, St Nicholas Cathedral School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, St Nicholas Cathedral School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Nicholas Cathedral 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Nicholas Cathedral School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Nicholas Cathedral School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Columbus Elem School | 6.0 |
| Chopin Elem School | 3.3 |
| Mitchell Elem School | 8.4 |
| Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps | 8.2 |
| Talcott Elem School | 5.0 |
| LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch | 8.8 |
| De Diego Elem Community Academy | 4.2 |
| Pritzker Elem School | 8.8 |
| Sabin Elem Magnet School | 3.2 |
| Erie Elem Charter School | 3.9 |
| IYC Chicago | — |
| Otis Elem School | 4.3 |
| Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl | 3.0 |
| Brown W Elem School | 5.6 |
| Rudolph Elem Learning Center | — |
| Rowe Elementary | 4.1 |
| Dett Elem School | 3.0 |
| Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr | 4.7 |
| LEARN Charter Excel Campus | 7.6 |
| LEARN Chtr - 7th Campus | 7.0 |
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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 IL.
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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 IL
Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2200 W RICE ST, Chicago, IL 60622
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Nicholas Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pritzker Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mitchell Elem School (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elem School Chicago | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ST HELEN SCHOOL Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Mitchell Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Chopin Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Clemente Community Academy HS Chicago | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Chicago | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Talcott Elem School Chicago | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| WOLCOTT SCHOOL Chicago | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| De Diego Elem Community Academy Chicago | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch Chicago | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Sabin Elem Magnet School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Pritzker Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| JOSEPHINUM ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Chicago | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| SCUOLA ITALIANA ENRICO FERMI Chicago | 0.8 mi | — |
| Chicago HS for the Arts Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MALACHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| IYC Chicago Chicago | 0.9 mi | — |
| Wells Community Academy HS Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl Chicago | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| ESPERANZA THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60622 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,852
Median Home Value
$622,900
Median Rent
$1,932/mo
Population
53,696
College Educated
72.8%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
32.4
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| Brookport Elementary School Brookport, IL | 7.2 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago Heights, IL | 7.2 |
| PEORIA ACADEMY Peoria, IL | 7.2 |
| Prairieview-Ogden North Elem Royal, IL | 7.2 |
| Robein Elem School East Peoria, IL | 7.2 |
| SS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Collinsville, IL | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Nicholas Cathedral School
What grades does St Nicholas Cathedral School serve?
St Nicholas Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Nicholas Cathedral School?
St Nicholas Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Cathedral School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Nicholas Cathedral School rank in IL?
St Nicholas Cathedral School ranks #163 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Nicholas Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Nicholas Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, St Nicholas Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious 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 Cathedral School a religious school?
St Nicholas Cathedral School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 384-7243
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