St. Nicholas Catholic School in Rupert, ID, serves 164 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in a co鈥揺d, Catholic town鈥揵ased program.
Founded in 1958, the school has 14 teachers and a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1.
Approximately 34% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Southern Bapti Association of Christian Schools.
Nicholas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for udent diversity and school history based on founding year comparisons.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1958
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Nicholas Catholic School's ranking?
St. Nicholas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Nicholas Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Nicholas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Nicholas Catholic School is Grace Lutheran School (52.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Canyon Christian School (33.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pocatello Valley Montessori School (50.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Canyon Christian School
(Mennonite)
1084 S 2400 E
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
33.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
50.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
540 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
51 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
52 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
52.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
52 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
52.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
960 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-1425
52.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
1830 Addison Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 420-9520
53 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wisdom Ranch Vocational Gap Year
All-boys | Alternative School
4331 Champagne Creek Rd
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8933
62.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 Avg. class size: 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Canyon Christian School
(Mennonite)
1084 S 2400 E
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5445
33.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
50.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
540 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
51 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
52 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
52.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pocatello Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
240 E Maple St
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 308-4270
50.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
540 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-5763
51 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Baldy Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4142
52 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Twin Falls Christian Academy
(Baptist)
798 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1452
52.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Tuition listed
2055 Filer Avenue E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-7820
52.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
14 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
14.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
14.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
14.4 miles
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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