St. Nicholas Cathedral School (SNCS) is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school with about 150 students. There's also a preschool program. SNCS is connected with the St. Nicholas Cathedral, one of the cornerstones of the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.
The main curriculum here focuses on reading, STEAM and high school readiness. Additionally, as a Catholic school attended by students of multiple faiths, religious studies start at the pre-kindergarten level. Ukrainian and Spanish are available as foreign languages, and academic pursuits for all students are augmented by in-class libraries and iPads.
Children also have opportunities outside the classroom to learn and grow: Extracurriculars are a mix of technical, academic, creative and social pursuits. For example, there's a K-3 computer coding club, an eighth grade stock market program, sodality, a kindness club and even a school choir that has performed for the president of Ukraine. Extended-day programs and summer school are also available.
SNCS is a private school, but it's also a Big Shoulders school. The Big Shoulders Fund is a nonprofit that assists with scholarships and provides organization-level support for values-based education. You can contact the school's administration to apply for financial aid.
With benefits like a 1:13 teacher-to-student ratio, partnerships with universities, 80th percentile average test scores, sports starting in kindergarten and a dedicated playground, it's easy to see why students from SNCS get accepted to competitive public and private high schools. The school offers tours, so feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to take an in-person look.
St Nicholas Cathedral
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2200 W Rice St,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Students
186
Head of School
Susan Kurland, Phd
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$5,985
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
13
Part Time Teachers
3
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
92%
Two or more races
8%
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/22/2025
After years of reflection, this review underscores significant disappointments with st nicks administration and operations. As a former student myself, I held the institution to a high standard, only to find it fell short in critical areas.Key concerns include: Ineffective Administration : The schoo...
7/21/2014
I use to go to this school. (As a Student) (2008-2011) (Under the last principle). I must admit that it was fun to go to this school. I liked going to church every Friday and playing with friends.. I dislike the colors that they did infront of the school now .. The Lunch there wasnt the best ( I don...
4/6/2014
My child attends St. Nicholas and we ve seen many improvements this past year. Beyond the external changes that have revitalized the look of the school, they ve made internal changes, as well. The principal has an open door policy, holds a weekly meeting with parents and works with the parent ambass...
4/3/2014
This school has lost its focus this year. They were a great school up until this year. Last year they had a lot of great things and had a few great parents that worked their butts off to make it work. Now I don't see anything good in this school. They only offer one sport for the kids after school,...
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$266K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$634,059
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Average Household Income
$116,510
% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,395 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.7%
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St Nicholas Cathedral is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2200 W Rice St in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $5,985. The school has a total enrollment of 186 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The average home value in this area is $634,059. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wolcott College Prep, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, Chicago Academy For the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Nicholas Cathedral.