Very Good
#245 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 34% of private schools
St Nicholas School
Elementary School · Struthers, OH
A private elementary school in Struthers, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
762 5TH ST, Struthers, OH 44471
- Math 12% vs OH 35% (2019)
- Reading 37% vs OH 48% (2019)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Struthers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,811
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struthers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| The Montessori School of the Mahoning ValleyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Paul C Bunn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Struthers, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Nicholas School
St Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Struthers, OH, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School is 14.4:1. 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 OH?
St Nicholas School ranks #245 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St Nicholas School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Nicholas 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.
What are the test scores at St Nicholas School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Nicholas School has 12% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mahoning County
- Phone
- (330) 755-2128
- Area population (ZIP 44471)
- 10,296
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44471; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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