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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 opened 2018/2019 school year with a brand new, nature themed playground
  • 2019-2020 school year: August 21st 2019 – June 9th 2020
  • Average classroom size: 14.5 students
  • Religious education starts in kindergarten
  • Uniforms are worn in grades K-8
  • Foreign languages offered: Spanish & Ukrainian

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 2018-2019 School Year 

PreK

One child         $7,000

Two children   $11,500

K-8

One child         $6,320

Two Children   $9,400


School Hours & Extended Day Program

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

Academic Highlights

  • 90% of SNCS Graduates are accepted at CPS Selective Enrollment Schools
  • 50% of the 2020 Graduating class are Daniel Murphy Scholarship winners
  • All 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
    • Loyola University – Inclusive Education, PBIS

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

St. Nicholas Cathedral School

2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
admin@stnickschicago.org
773.384.7243

Meet our principal

Come Join us for our weekly “Coffee Break” every Monday morning from 8:00 am – 8:15 am. Meet our principal, Ms.Cirilli.

Free Toddler’s Playtime

Date and time to be determined. Please call the school office for more details.

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