St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, located in Passaic, was established as an elementary teaching institution in 1943 to educate the whole child in a wholesome, Christian-Catholic atmosphere flavored with the Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite traditions. St. Nicholas School is under the direction of the Department of Education of Paterson and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Over 70 years of Christian Service have been provided by the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.

     “God created humans in His image; in the divine image He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

     There is within the school a concern to develop the human personality of each child in all its dimensions: spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, social, and physical. Various teaching methods and materials are used to suit each child’s capabilities, needs, and interests. The greatest gift children can receive from their school years is a love of and an enthusiasm for their continued growth through learning. Their experience in the classroom must prepare them to make value judgments and constructively make decisions, great and small. Furthermore, they must learn to appreciate differing points of view to understand, value, and respect themselves and others. The qualified faculty and staff strive to further the Christian ideals nurtured in the home. It realizes the importance of the family.