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Best Lackawanna County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 private schools serving 3,902 students in Lackawanna County, PA (there are , serving 26,718 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $12,643, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
63% of private schools in Lackawanna County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 34
  • # Students Served: 3,902
  • Average Tuition: $12,643
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Lackawanna County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 34
  • # Students Served: 3,902
  • Average Tuition: $12,643
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Lackawanna County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Lackawanna County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Friendship House
Friendship House
Gr: PK-10 | 118 students
Alternative School
1615 E Gibson St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 342-8305
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Map of Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students
Catholic
501 E Drinker Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-7541
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La Salle Academy Photo
La Salle Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
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Map of Our Lady Of Peace School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Catholic
410 N Abington Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-4152
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Map of St. Clare School
St. Clare School
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students
Catholic
2215 N Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-2790
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Map of St. Clare/saint Paul Elementary School
St. Clare/saint Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Catholic
1527 Penn Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-7880
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Map of Scranton Hebrew Day School
Scranton Hebrew Day School
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Jewish
540 Monroe Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 346-1576
(2)
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Map of Scranton Preparatory School
Scranton Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
(2)
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Abington Christian Academy Photo
Abington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3364 Scranton Carbondale Hwy Blakely Pa
Carbondale, PA 18447
(570) 586-5270
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Map of Beth Shalom Academy
Beth Shalom Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
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Map of Bnos Yisroel Girls High School
Bnos Yisroel Girls High School
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
All-girls (Jewish)
620 Monroe Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 558-1370
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Map of Depaul School
Depaul School
Gr: 2-8 | 28 students
475 Morgan Highway
Scranton, PA 18501
(570) 341-4398
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Map of Edison Early Learning Center
Edison Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
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Map of Gregory The Great Academy
Gregory The Great Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3333 Evergreen Ln
Canadensis, PA 18325
(571) 295-6244
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Map of Gregory the Great Academy
Gregory the Great Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys (Catholic)
135 St Gregorys Pl
Moscow, PA 18444
(571) 295-6244
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Map of Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Specialized Curriculum
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
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Map of Little People Daycare School
Little People Daycare School
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
910 Oak St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-0911
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Map of Lutheran Academy - Scranton
Lutheran Academy - Scranton
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
238 Reese St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
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The Lutheran Academy Scranton Photo
The Lutheran Academy Scranton
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1546 Monsey Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 507-9108
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Map of Merakey Education And Autism Center
Merakey Education And Autism Center
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
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[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Lackawanna County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Bishop Hannan High School
Bishop Hannan High School
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Catholic
330 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 346-4643
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Map of The Children's Cornerstone
The Children's Cornerstone
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
919 E. Drinker Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-4450
(1)
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Map of Children's Cornerstone
Children's Cornerstone
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1759 Sanderson Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 347-4450
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Map of Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
312 William Street
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 344-7565
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Map of La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
625 Dundaff St
Scranton, PA 18519
(570) 489-2010
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Map of Marian Catholic School
Marian Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 352 students
Catholic
638 Hemlock St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 346-9922
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 189 students
Catholic
27 Farview St 33
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-0340
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Map of Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students
Catholic
44 S Church St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-2790
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Map of St. Ann Basilica Parish School
St. Ann Basilica Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
1228 St Anns Street
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3753
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
208 Smith Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 344-1209
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
35 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearLackawanna County Total Schools
202535
202437
202336
202234
202135
202036
201937
201838
201733
201634
201537
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# Students
3,902 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025115126179
2024112117172
2023119123174
2022118150185
2021125147180
2020118131171
2019132138175
2018130136172
2017157152180
2016154151178
2015148146167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512%27%34%
202412%27%34%
202311%26%33%
202210%26%33%
202110%25%32%
202010%25%32%
201911%25%31%
201811%25%31%
20178%25%32%
20168%25%32%
20159%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
336 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202568%53%55%
202472%53%54%
202358%52%54%
202255%52%54%
202155%51%54%
202049%51%54%
201952%51%53%
201852%51%53%
201765%51%53%
201665%51%52%
201565%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025141515
2024151515
2023171515
2022171515
2021171415
2020181415
2019171415
2018171415
2017161415
2016151415
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025141213
2024141112
2023141011
2022141011
2021141111
2020141111
2019141111
2018141111
2017141110
2016141010
2015141010
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Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025121012291233
2024121012221230
2023121012211228
2022121012261229
2021121012261229
2020121012211226
2019121012191226
2018121012131226
2017121012131233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,643
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,643$14,956$15,012
2024$8,492$12,587$13,254
2023$6,513$12,103$12,626
2022$6,740$11,906$12,187
2021$6,740$11,950$11,800
2020$6,300$11,607$11,512
2019$7,133$11,350$11,293
2018$7,750$11,328$11,017
2017$7,750$11,058$10,708
2016$6,628$10,235$10,356
2015$6,628$9,938$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$600$1,785$1,152
2024$800$1,599$1,128
2023$1,000$1,753$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
31%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202531%45%34%
202431%44%34%
202332%44%34%
202227%43%33%
202127%43%33%
202024%42%32%
201924%40%31%
201824%39%30%
201724%38%30%
201624%37%29%
201524%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,167
$6,357

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,167$6,231$7,073
2024$3,167$6,078$6,930
2023$2,250$6,133$6,469
2022$1,983$6,153$6,289
2021$1,983$6,023$6,055
2020$2,198$6,001$5,921
2019$2,198$5,966$5,795
2018$2,198$6,003$5,456
2017$2,198$5,641$5,319
2016$2,198$5,050$5,105
2015$2,198$4,895$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202591%81%81%
202487%87%85%
202383%86%85%
202283%86%85%
202183%86%85%
202083%86%85%
201983%86%85%
201883%86%85%
201783%86%85%
201683%86%85%
201583%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.450.600.65
20240.430.590.65
20230.410.590.65
20220.410.590.64
20210.400.590.64
20200.390.580.64
20190.390.570.63
20180.380.570.63
20170.300.540.61
20160.310.540.61
20150.340.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
162 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
81 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
2,851 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202572%58%52%
202473%59%52%
202375%59%52%
202274%60%54%
202176%60%54%
202076%61%54%
201977%61%56%
201877%61%56%
201782%64%58%
201682%64%58%
201580%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
809 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLackawanna County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202520%23%26%
202419%23%26%
202319%23%25%
202219%22%25%
202117%22%25%
202017%22%24%
201916%22%24%
201816%21%23%
201714%21%22%
201615%21%22%
201515%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Our Lady Of Peace School, Friendship House, and La Salle Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lackawanna County?
34 private schools are located in Lackawanna County.
How much do private schools cost in Lackawanna County?
The average tuition cost is $12,643, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Lackawanna County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lackawanna County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lackawanna County?
63% of private schools in Lackawanna County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?

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