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St. Nicholas Cathedral School

Excellence in Education

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Quick Facts

  • Founded: 1936
  • Type of school: Catholic
  • Grades: PreK- 8
  • Motto: Excellence in Education
  • Every student in kindergarten through 8th grade has access to an iPad
  • SNCS Campus  has a nature themed playground
  • 2021-2022 school year: August 23, 2021 – June 9, 2022
  • Teacher to student ratio: 1:13
  • Religious education starts in PK
  • Uniforms are worn in grades K-8
  • Foreign languages offered: Spanish & Ukrainian
  • Summer camp:  June 14, 2021 – August 6, 2021

Our Mission

St. Nicholas Cathedral School provides a unique learning environment where traditional values are affirmed and upheld, while a strong foundation of basic knowledge is imparted. The school fosters an environment that develops curiosity, encourages and rewards successes, nurtures self-esteem, and builds character and discipline. A dedicated faculty helps the students develop strong Catholic Christian values, a strong sense of respect for each individual, and community pride, which will prepare them for roles of leadership as they mature.


Tuition for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022  School Year 

PreK
One child         $ 7,420
Two children   $12,440

K-8
One child         $6,510
Two Children   $9,870


School Hours & Extended Day Program

  • School hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Extended day program: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Academic Highlights

  •  SNCS graduates are accepted at  CPS selective enrollment schools
  • SNCS graduates are accepted at selective Catholic high schools
  • SNCS NWEA/MAP Average Percentile in Math & Reading above the 80th Percentile Ranking
  • Instructional Partnerships with the following Universities:
    • University of Chicago – Mathematics
    • University of Illinois-Chicago – Mathematics

Athletic Programs

  • Girls Volleyball: Grades 4-8
  • Girls Cheerleading: Grades 4-8
  • Boys & Girls Basketball (Grades 3-8),
  • Boys & Girls Cross Country (Grades 3-8)
  • Boys & Girls Track & Field (Grades 3 – 8)
  • Boys & Girls Soccer (Grades K – 8)

Clubs & Activities

  • School Choir, Coding Club, Art Club, National Junior Honor Society, Brush Creek Ranch Science Enrichment Program, Drama Club, Sodality, Science Club, Robotics, Engineering Club, Healthy Cooking Club, Crafting Club, Board Games Club, Creative Station Club, Crochet Club, Kindness Club, 8th Grade Stock Market Program, Altar Server Society, Middle School Entrepreneurship Program

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Contact Us

  • Email
    admin@stnickschicago.org
  • Phone
    773.384.7243
  • Address
    2200 West Rice Street
    Chicago, Illinois 60622

Thank you to our sponsors:

St. Nicholas Cathedral School

2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
[email protected]
773.384.7243

School Tour

Join us for a tour or a shadow day and meet our principal, Ms. Cirilli. Please call or email: 773.384.7243  [email protected] to schedule a visit.

 

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