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Wilkes Barre ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 904 students in Wilkes Barre, PA, 8% of all K-12 students in Wilkes Barre, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
44% of private schools in Wilkes Barre, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Wilkes Barre ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
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Map of Al Noor Islamic Academy
Al Noor Islamic Academy
Gr: K-5 | 28 students
Islamic
991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
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Map of Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
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Map of Cheder Menachem
Cheder Menachem
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Jewish
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
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Map of Little People Daycare School South
Little People Daycare School South
Gr: NS | 152 students
Daycare / Preschool
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
(1)
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Main Street KinderCare Photo
Main Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
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Map of Milford E Barnes Junior School
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
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Wilkes-barre Academy Photo
Wilkes-barre Academy
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
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Map of Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Mennonite
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
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Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
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Map of Holy Redeemer High School
Holy Redeemer High School
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
Catholic
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
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Map of St. Aloysius' School
St. Aloysius' School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Catholic
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
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Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Catholic
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
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Wilkes Barre, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+28.6% (+2 schools) 10-yr
904
Students
-40.0% (-603 students) 10-yr
$13,713
Avg. Tuition
+465.5% (+$11,288) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
-46.0% (-23.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wilkes Barre)
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,238 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWilkes Barre, PA Total Schools
20259
202410
202310
202210
202110
202011
201910
201810
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
904 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025100126179
202496117172
202393123174
2022139150185
2021139147180
2020132131171
2019150138175
2018150136172
2017215152180
2016215151178
2015215146167
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% Students of Color
27%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202527%27%34%
202427%27%34%
202330%26%33%
202218%26%33%
202118%25%32%
202018%25%32%
201911%25%31%
201811%25%31%
201750%25%32%
201650%25%32%
201550%25%32%
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0.63
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.630.600.65
20240.620.590.65
20230.650.590.65
20220.500.590.64
20210.500.590.64
20200.500.580.64
20190.420.570.63
20180.420.570.63
20170.370.540.61
20160.370.540.61
20150.370.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%4%5%
20246%3%5%
202310%4%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
46 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
44 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20235%10%8%
20225%10%7%
20215%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
473 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
51%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202552%58%52%
202454%59%52%
202352%59%52%
202268%60%54%
202168%60%54%
202068%61%54%
201974%61%56%
201874%61%56%
201778%64%58%
201678%64%58%
201578%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
290 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
32%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202531%23%26%
202430%23%26%
202327%23%25%
202219%22%25%
202119%22%25%
202020%22%24%
201919%22%24%
201819%21%23%
201716%21%22%
201616%21%22%
201516%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025201515
2024201515
2023201515
2022201515
2021201415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
2017201415
2016201415
2015201415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,713
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$13,713$14,956$15,012
2024$2,425$12,587$13,254
2023$2,425$12,103$12,626
2022$2,425$11,906$12,187
2021$2,425$11,950$11,800
2020$2,425$11,607$11,512
2019$2,425$11,350$11,293
2018$2,425$11,328$11,017
2017$2,425$11,058$10,708
2016$2,425$10,235$10,356
2015$2,425$9,938$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilkes Barre, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202575%81%81%
202475%87%85%
202375%86%85%
202275%86%85%
202175%86%85%
202075%86%85%
201975%86%85%
201875%86%85%
201775%86%85%
201675%86%85%
201575%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Wilkes Barre, PA is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Wilkes Barre?
9 private schools are located in Wilkes Barre.
How diverse are private schools in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is same as the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Wilkes Barre go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wilkes Barre are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilkes Barre?
44% of private schools in Wilkes Barre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Wilkes Barre are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wilkes Barre include: Cheder Menachem vs. Wilkes-barre Academy

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