About the School
- St. John.
- Nicholas School in Waterloo, IA, serves 181 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city environment.
- The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and offers co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 11 teachers on staff, supporting a moderately sized enrollment.
- Approximately 15% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- John.
- Nicholas School is a member of associations for exceptional children and serves families seeking a Catholic PK–8 education in Waterloo.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John St. Nicholas School?
The application deadline for St. John St. Nicholas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. John St. Nicholas School is Columbus Catholic High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Royal Legacy Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sonrise Christian School & Daycare (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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