Scranton Hebrew Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Scranton Hebrew Day School

5.00 (2 reviews)

540 Monroe Ave Scranton, PA 18510

Tel: (570) 346-1576

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Scranton Hebrew Day School in Scranton, PA serves 92 co鈥揺d students in grades K through 8 within a city鈥揵ased setting.
Established in 1905, the school has a religious affiliation with the Jewish community and is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 12 teachers on staff.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Scranton Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Scranton Hebrew Day School
Kind	6
1	12
2	8
3	12
4	5
5	14
6	11
7	4
8	20

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Student Body

Total Students

92 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Scranton Hebrew Day School's ranking?

Scranton Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Scranton Hebrew Day School?

The application deadline for Scranton Hebrew Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/6/2020

Great school for the most, especially the spelling.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anomnyous

5 1/31/2013

great experience. dedicated and professional teachers.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Etka.

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The average private school tuition in Scranton, PA is $7,020 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).