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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
6.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton
Alternative School
2400 Stafford Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-5960
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-5960
7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Wyoming Seminary Lower School ![Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.]( "Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.")
(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
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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