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#721 of 873 private schools in PA
St Nicholas School
Elementary School · Minersville, PA
A private elementary school in Minersville, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
515 N FRONT ST, Minersville, PA 17954
- 9:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average476/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minersville), 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
$56,736
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
49.5%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17954; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minersville Area EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 1–6 | 0.4 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Edu CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Clarke EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Perception Training CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.7 mi | 3 | 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.
St Nicholas School is listed in Minersville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Nicholas School
St Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Minersville, PA, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 873 private schools in PA.
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 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas School is 9:1. 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 PA?
St Nicholas School ranks #721 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Nicholas School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Nicholas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Nicholas 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 School a religious school?
St Nicholas School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Phone
- (570) 544-2800
- Area population (ZIP 17954)
- 4,564
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- 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 17954; 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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