St. Nicholas-st Mary's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Nicholas–Mary's School in Wilkes Barre, PA serves 354 students in grades PK through 8 within a Catholic, co–educational city–based private school setting.
Founded in 1873, the school is among the olde private schools in the area with a long–standing presence in the Wilkes Barre community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with an average class size of 22, supported by 25 faculty members.
Annual tuition is $2,425, positioning.
Nicholas–Mary's among the more affordable Catholic elementary and middle schools in Wilkes Barre.
Approximately 22% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 354 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,425
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Nicholas-st Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
Pre-K	39
Kind	26
1	36
2	27
3	34
4	25
5	48
6	34
7	36
8	49

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Year Founded

1873

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School Motto

Where Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime

Student Body

Total Students

354 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,425

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

FootballSoftball

Volleyball

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Nicholas-st Mary's School cost?

St. Nicholas-st Mary's School's tuition is approximately $2,425 for private students.

What sports does St. Nicholas-st Mary's School offer?

St. Nicholas-st Mary's School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School's ranking?

St. Nicholas-st Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas-st Mary's School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Luzerne County, PA is $11,700 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Luzerne County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).