- 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