Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,425
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
About the School
- St. Nicholas–Mary's School in Wilkes Barre, PA serves 354 students in grades PK through 8 within a Catholic, co–educational city–based private school setting.
- Founded in 1873, the school is among the olde private schools in the area with a long–standing presence in the Wilkes Barre community.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with an average class size of 22, supported by 25 faculty members.
- Annual tuition is $2,425, positioning.
- Nicholas–Mary's among the more affordable Catholic elementary and middle schools in Wilkes Barre.
- Approximately 22% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,425
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
354 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Nicholas-st Mary's School cost?
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School's tuition is approximately $2,425 for private students.
What sports does St. Nicholas-st Mary's School offer?
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School's ranking?
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas-st Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Nicholas-st Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Catholic
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(570) 718-4724
Distance: 1.8 mi
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Montessori School
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Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-3708
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Methodist
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(570) 718-6611
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
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(570) 963-5458
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
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Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Distance: 0.9 mi
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Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
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(570) 793-2280
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