St. Nicholas School

St. Nicholas School in ruthers, OH offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 210 udents and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 13 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association, it provides a faith–based curriculum.
Nicholas School ranks in the top 20% of Ohio private schools for diversity, with approximately 78% of udents representing students of color.
The school serves the suburban ruthers area as a Catholic PK–8 private school with a regular elementary and secondary program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$7000.00
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are St. Nicholas School often compared to?
St. Nicholas School is often viewed alongside schools like Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas School?
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: 210 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,151 for elementary schools and $13,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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