St. Nicholas Catholic School

St. Nicholas Catholic School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
12816 El Monte Rd,  Los Altos Hills, CA
5.0
5.0
274 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jan Popolizio
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Annual Tuition
$16,900
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
22
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
52.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.4%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
7.2%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/26/2024
As a parent of three children at St Nicholas I couldn't be more pleased with the community we have found. There is focus on character development and moral responsibility as well as academics and athletics. The kids can participate in specialty clubs like chess, debate, robotics and theater. The end goal is to have happy, smart, thriving kids and we have found that here.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/13/2025
Saint Nicholas Catholic School has been such a gift to our family. The expansive campus is unlike anything we’ve seen at other schools—it brings nature, space, and the beauty of California right into the classroom. From our Bird Club that sparks a love of science through dissecting owl pellets to th...
5.0 parent
7/11/2025
St Nicholas is such a wonderful close knit community and we are very lucky to have discovered this gem. My son started in Kinder in 2023 and is soon entering 2nd grade. The faculty and staff, parent community, and students all make this school what it is and contribute. Teachers and faculty really d...
5.0 parent
3/2/2019
We are members of the local parish and send our kids to St. Nicholas School. With one class per grade, the faculty, staff, and other parents really know each kid creating a tight knit community, uncommon in the Bay Area. Jan Popolizio, the Principal, has a laser focus on the quality of instruction a...
5.0 parent
10/8/2018
Fantastic. Again; proof is in pudding. great school; great teachers; great academics. Turns out great kids.

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St. Nicholas Catholic School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 12816 El Monte Rd in Los Altos Hills, CA. Annual tuition is $16,900. The school has a total enrollment of 274 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. St. Nicholas Catholic School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $5,114,165. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinewood School - Middle Campus, St. Francis High School, Waldorf School Of The Peninsula, and more. Learn more about what Los Altos Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Nicholas Catholic School.

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