St. Nicholas School

St. Nicholas School in Minersville, PA serves 122 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
The Catholic elementary and middle school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 11 full–time teachers on staff.
Families seeking a private Catholic education in the Minersville area can find options for early childhood and middle school grades.
Nicholas School is located near similar K–8 Catholic schools such as Assumption BVM School in Pottsville, PA.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,012 for elementary schools and $19,143 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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