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Best Luzerne County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 1,775 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Luzerne County, PA include Charis Academy, MMI Preparatory School, and Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
45% of private high schools in Luzerne County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Luzerne County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Charis Academy
(Christian)
(2)
40 W Hemlock St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-1111
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
MMI Preparatory School
MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus
Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5390 Main Road
Sweet Valley, PA 18656
(570) 477-3267
Gr: NS-12 | 20 students
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
362 Hunlock-harveyville Rd
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Luzerne County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
39 Gaylord Ave Po Box 99
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-1378
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
40 Machell Ave
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-2121
Gr: K-9 | 304 students
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
225 E 4th Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-0054
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
35 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 455-9645
Gr: K-6 | 142 students
518 South Hanover Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7935
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
112 Hughes St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-3133
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students
1133 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-5558
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students
106 S Lehigh St Ste 201
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 338-1019
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
469 Miller Street
Luzerne, PA 18709
(570) 287-3431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
219 Lackawanna Avenue
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-8822
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
12 William Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-0845
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
41 Carroll St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-8313
Gr: K-9 | 202 students
742 Spring St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 457-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
37 William St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
217 West Green Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-6131
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students

Overview

This County (Luzerne County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,775 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
191 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1206
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,643
$19,133
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$2,451
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,233
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$60.6 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.54
# American Indian Students
4 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
76 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
1,294 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
71%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
100 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
298 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Luzerne County, PA include Charis Academy, MMI Preparatory School, and Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School.
How many private high schools are located in Luzerne County?
11 private high schools are located in Luzerne County.
How diverse are private high schools in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Luzerne County?
45% of private high schools in Luzerne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private high schools in Luzerne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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