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#182 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 34% of private schools

St Nicholas School

Elementary School

118 FERRY ST, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#182 of 534

In Jersey City

#8 of 18

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About St Nicholas School

St Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ. St Nicholas School serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Nicholas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.3 pts above NJ schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, St Nicholas 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.

St Nicholas 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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How St Nicholas School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

149

This School

586

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 24.2% vs 0%

White 21.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 21.5% vs 0%

Black 4.7% vs 0%

St Nicholas School Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Nicholas School (this school)	—	149	11.5:1	6.8
Charles E. Trefurt School	0.1 mi	710	11.1:1	8.8
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26	0.3 mi	555	—:1	4.2
Franklin L. Williams School	0.5 mi	882	13.6:1	5.7
Jotham W. Wakeman School	0.5 mi	579	10.2:1	8.6
Christa McAuliffe School	0.5 mi	926	12.2:1	7.8
Nicolaus Copernicus School	0.5 mi	516	11:1	6.9
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School	0.7 mi	687	19.1:1	5.5
Jersey City Global Charter School	0.8 mi	433	19.7:1	7.5
Alfred Zampella School	0.8 mi	659	10.8:1	5.7
Mahatma K. Gandhi School	1.0 mi	895	10.5:1	6.0
Rafael Cordero y Molina	1.1 mi	770	10.1:1	7.7
Explore Middle School	1.1 mi	151	10.8:1	9.0
Martin Luther King Jr. School	1.1 mi	764	12.3:1	5.8
The Ethical Community Charter School	1.2 mi	351	21.9:1	6.0
Dr. Michael Conti School	1.2 mi	678	12.1:1	8.7
Middle School # 4	1.7 mi	751	15.6:1	5.9
BelovED Community Charter School	1.7 mi	1,556	20.2:1	5.0
Frank R Conwell School	1.7 mi	508	11:1	8.6
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School	1.7 mi	307	9.3:1	6.2
Joseph H. Brensinger School	1.8 mi	987	10.5:1	5.9

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Jersey City

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

Score Breakdown

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 NJ.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 75%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 149

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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 NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 24.2%

White 21.5%

Hispanic 21.5%

Native American 21.5%

Pacific Islander 6.7%

Black 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

118 FERRY ST, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Nicholas School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TESSA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Hoboken), which scores notably higher. Another option is Charles E. Trefurt School (rated 8.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jotham W. Wakeman School (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Charles E. Trefurt School Jersey City	0.1 mi	710	8.8
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 Jersey City	0.3 mi	555	4.2
Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City	0.5 mi	579	8.6
Christa McAuliffe School Jersey City	0.5 mi	926	7.8
Nicolaus Copernicus School Jersey City	0.5 mi	516	6.9
Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City	0.5 mi	882	5.7
VIAQUENTI ACADEMY Jersey City	0.6 mi	21	—
Jersey City Global Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	433	7.5
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School Hoboken	0.6 mi	328	7.5
Alfred Zampella School Jersey City	0.8 mi	659	5.7
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Jersey City	0.7 mi	687	5.5
William L Dickinson High School Jersey City	0.9 mi	1,856	4.3
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City	0.9 mi	153	6.3
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School Hoboken	0.7 mi	432	7.3
TESSA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Hoboken	0.7 mi	123	9.0
HOBOKEN CATHOLIC ACADEMY Hoboken	0.8 mi	257	6.7
Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City	1.1 mi	698	8.3
Rafael Cordero y Molina Jersey City	1.1 mi	770	7.7
HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jersey City	1.1 mi	42	6.8
ST ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City	1.1 mi	137	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07307 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,745

Median Home Value

$574,000

Median Rent

$1,708/mo

Population

42,242

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

35%

Avg Commute

35.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Median Age

36.4

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Lincoln Elementary School Dumont, NJ	172	6.8
Martha B. Day Elementary School Bloomingdale, NJ	205	6.8
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy East Orange, NJ	159	6.8
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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 149 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School is 11.5:1. 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 NJ?

St Nicholas School ranks #182 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Nicholas School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Nicholas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 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 School a religious school?

St Nicholas School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 77 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 149
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hudson County
Phone: (201) 659-5948

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