St. Nicholas Cathedral School (2026 Profile)

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About the School

St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Chicago, IL, serves 133 co–ed udents in grades PK through 8 within a large city community setting.
Founded in 1936, this Catholic elementary and middle school offers a formal dress code and maintains an average class size of 11.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 13 teachers, promoting focused classroom instruction.
Annual tuition is $3,550, ranking.
Nicholas Cathedral School among the more affordable private schools in the Chicago area.
Located in the We Town neighborhood, the school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and maintains a 99% acceptance rate.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 133 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,550
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Nicholas Cathedral School
Pre-K	24
Kind	21
1	8
2	18
3	12
4	15
5	8
6	7
7	14
8	6

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Year Founded

1936

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Student Body

Total Students

133 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,550

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Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Excellence in Education

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Nicholas Cathedral School cost?

St. Nicholas Cathedral School's tuition is approximately $3,550 for private students.

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St. Nicholas Cathedral School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helen School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Nicholas Cathedral School?

The acceptance rate of St. Nicholas Cathedral School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Nicholas Cathedral School offer?

St. Nicholas Cathedral School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas Cathedral School?

The application deadline for St. Nicholas Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Nicholas Cathedral School located?

St. Nicholas Cathedral School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in West Town.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).