St. Nicholas Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,950
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Nicholas Catholic School
Nursery	14
Pre-K	27
Kind	14
1	17
2	9
3	15
4	8
5	11
6	11
7	8
8	6

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1879

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

140 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

19%

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy or Khaki Pants, Polo Shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 10 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,950

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Tuition Notes

$2950 for K-8; $3050 for 5 full days 4K; $3050 for 3 full days of PreK-3. We are a WI Choice School

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Scott Vanderloop

Admissions Associate

Marcia Wyman

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Forensics TeamVEX Robotics

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

St. Nicholas Catholic School plays a role in helping families educate and prepare their children for success.
The challenges of living in today's society are great and we must give our children the values and skills needed to face them.
To do this, we, form a team to work together.
We support each other in this awesome task. May God bless and guide us in carrying out our responsibilities as educators of our children.
As Christian educators, we are committed to the development of the whole child.
We provide opportunities for spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, artistic, and physical growth.
Since the reason for our existence as a Catholic School is the Christian growth of the children, we strive daily to give them a Christ-centered education.
We believe that students who are beginning their formal education are in need of a learning environment that is both nurturing and developmental.
This environment works in cooperation with the family to prepare students with the fundamental skills and behaviors needed to be successful as they transition to middle school.
The elementary school utilizes a homeroom approach to develop a learning community that challenges all students intellectually and spiritually, while meeting the student's physical, emotional, social, moral and academic needs.

St. Nicholas Catholic School plays a role in helping families educate and prepare their children for success. The challenges of living in today's society are great and we must give our children the values and skills needed to face them. To do this, we, form a team to work together. We support each other in this awesome task. May God bless and guide us in carrying out our responsibilities as educators of our children. As Christian educators, we are committed to the development of the whole child. We provide opportunities for spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, artistic, and physical growth. Since the reason for our existence as a Catholic School is the Christian growth of the children, we strive daily to give them a Christ-centered education. We believe that students who are beginning their formal education are in need of a learning environment that is both nurturing and developmental. This environment works in cooperation with the family to prepare students with the fundamental skills and behaviors needed to be successful as they transition to middle school. The elementary school utilizes a homeroom approach to develop a learning community that challenges all students intellectually and spiritually, while meeting the student's physical, emotional, social, moral and academic needs.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Nicholas Catholic School cost?

St. Nicholas Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,950 for private students.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Nicholas Catholic School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What sports does St. Nicholas Catholic School offer?

St. Nicholas Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Nicholas Catholic School's ranking?

St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.

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

The application deadline for St. Nicholas Catholic School is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Outagamie County, WI is $4,170 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Outagamie County, WI is 97% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).