Saint Nicholas Catholic School has been educating students for over 70 years and has a long, rich history in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.

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St. Nicholas Church was built and blessed on Lincoln Avenue in 1942, and in 1953 St. Nicholas School was established at Rosita and Campbell Avenues.  As the Catholic community grew, so did the demand for a Catholic education. In 1961, a new school was built at our current location on 12816 El Monte Road.

 

Today, St. Nicholas School is renowned for our commitment to providing the most relevant, well-rounded educational experience available. Maintaining this high standard takes the collaboration of administrators, faculty, parents, and the community, all working together to ensure each student has the academic and spiritual foundation necessary to pursue his or her dreams. We are forever mindful of our heritage that is so deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition.

 

St. Nicholas School is a part of the Diocese of San Jose School System.  The Diocese of San Jose is the second largest school system in Santa Clara County.  Under the direction of Superintendent, Jennifer Beltramo, there are ten (10) preschools, twenty-eight (28) elementary schools and six (6) high schools, spanning from Gilroy to Palo Alto.  Our schools educate over 13,000 students per year and employ more than 1,500 of Silicon Valley’s top educators and administrators.

 

Catholic Education within the Diocese of San Jose is built on four pillars; Faith, Knowledge, Leadership and Community.  These values set us apart from public schools and other private schools.  The Diocese of San Jose schools follow the same state standards as California public schools and in addition, elementary and high schools are accredited by WCEA (Western Catholic Educational Association).