St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, located in Passaic was established as an elementary, teaching institution in 1943 for the purpose of educating the whole child in a wholesome, Christian-Catholic atmosphere flavored with the Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite traditions.
St. Nicholas School is under the direction of the Department of Education of Paterson and the Ukrainian Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Over 70 years of Christian Service has been provided by the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1943
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Children are not vessels to be filled, but lamps to be lit
- St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, located in Passaic was established as an elementary, teaching institution in 1943 for the purpose of educating the whole child in a wholesome, Christian-Catholic atmosphere flavored with the Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite traditions.
- St. Nicholas School is under the direction of the Department of Education of Paterson and the Ukrainian Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
- Over 70 years of Christian Service has been provided by the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School's ranking?
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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