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#721 of 873 private schools in PA
St Nicholas School
Elementary School
515 N FRONT ST, Minersville, PA 17954
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#721 of 873
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St Nicholas School
Elementary School in Minersville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Nicholas School
St Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Minersville, PA. St Nicholas School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Nicholas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 95 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.
At 9:1 students to teachers, St Nicholas School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Nicholas School compares to the 3 public schools in Minersville, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Minersville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Nicholas School (this school) | 5.2 |
| Minersville Area El Ctr | 5.6 |
| Minersville Area JSHS | 3.9 |
| Early Childhood Edu Ctr | 4.5 |
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 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
515 N FRONT ST, Minersville, PA 17954
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Nicholas School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Blue Mountain El West Sch (rated 8.7/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Friedensburg), which scores notably higher. Another option is Saint Clair Area El/MS (rated 6.2/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Saint Clair), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Minersville Area El Ctr (rated 5.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Minersville, see our Minersville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Minersville Area El Ctr Minersville | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Minersville Area JSHS Minersville | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-South Campus Mar Lin | 0.8 mi | — |
| Early Childhood Edu Ctr Minersville | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Clarke El Ctr Pottsville | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| ST JOSEPH CENTER FOR SPECIAL LEARNING Pottsville | 2.3 mi | — |
| Pottsville Area HS Pottsville | 2.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Lengel MS Pottsville | 2.5 mi | 4.9 |
| PERCEPTION TRAINING CENTER Pottsville | 2.7 mi | — |
| THE PERCEPTION TRAINING CENTER, INC. Pottsville | 2.7 mi | — |
| Gillingham Charter School Pottsville | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ASSUMPTION BVM SCHOOL Pottsville | 3.2 mi | 5.1 |
| NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL Pottsville | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Saint Clair Area El/MS Saint Clair | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| North Schuylkill El Sch Ashland | 5.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-North Campus Frackville | 5.8 mi | — |
| North Schuylkill JSHS Ashland | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Blue Mountain El West Sch Friedensburg | 6.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Schuylkill Haven MS Schuylkill Haven | 6.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Schuylkill Haven SHS Schuylkill Haven | 6.3 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17954 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,736
Median Home Value
$81,800
Median Rent
$737/mo
Population
4,564
College Educated
14.1%
Homeownership
49.5%
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Median Age
43.3
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| EXCELSIOR SCHOOL PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
| FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gap, PA | 5.2 |
| California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, PA | 5.3 |
| PEQUEA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Narvon, PA | 5.3 |
| CORRY ALLIANCE ACADEMY Corry, PA | 5.1 |
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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 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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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