About the School
- St. John The Bapti School in Pittston, PA, serves 171 students in grades K–8 within a Catholic, co–educational program located in an urban large town setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 with a total of 9 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school grades.
- Affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association, the school follows a Catholic orientation in its curriculum and community engagement.
- John The Bapti School offers tuition–based education with enrollment consistent among comparable K–8 schools in the Pittston area.
- The school operates alongside several nearby private schools, including Wyoming Area Catholic School and Holy Rosary Elementary School, providing families with multiple faith–based K–8 options in Pitton, PA.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. John The Baptist School is New Story School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Wyoming Area Catholic School (2.1 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Sports: 3
Pentecostal
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Sports: 3
Pentecostal
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Alternative School
2400 Stafford Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-5960
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Sports: 3
Pentecostal
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Sports: 3
Pentecostal
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Methodist
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
9416.4 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5148 Main Rd
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
9417.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
9418.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
9418.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
9418.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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