Wyoming Seminary Lower School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 340 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,500
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Wyoming Seminary Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wyoming Seminary Lower School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	17
Kind	15
1	20
2	27
3	33
4	29
5	32
6	38
7	46
8	52
Ungraded	19

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1844

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

340 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies from toddler class to eighth grade, ranging from $6,400 to $20,100. For more information visit

% on Financial Aid

64%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,600

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tiffany Maakestad

Admissions Associate

Kathryn Mercado

Application URL

Endowment Size

$60.6 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Science Research GroupStudent government

Yearbook

Club or Organization:

Blue and White teamsCommunity Service

Greener is SmarterLower School Band

MathCounts Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Chorus and Select ChorusMiddle School Players

School Notes

Within an exponentially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century.
True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds.
Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others.
We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, spiritual growth and community service..

Seek Truth. Embrace Beauty. Model Goodness.
Wyoming Seminary's motto, "Verum, Pulchrum, Bonum," translated from Latin, means The True, The Beautiful, The Good. Throughout Sem's history, these words have touched the very core of who we are, influenced how we act, and distinguished us as an institution. We teach students that character matters and stress the importance of accepting others who look and think differently than they do, and to stand up for what they believe in. At Sem, we always strive to seek truth, embrace beauty, and model goodness as citizens of the world.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kennedy Blades, Olympic Medalist '22 -
- Remona Antoine, Advocate '98 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wyoming Seminary Lower School cost?

Wyoming Seminary Lower School's tuition is approximately $32,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Wyoming Seminary Lower School?

The acceptance rate of Wyoming Seminary Lower School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

Who are famous alumni from Wyoming Seminary Lower School?

Wyoming Seminary Lower School famous alumni include: Kennedy Blades, Olympic Medalist '22 and Remona Antoine, Advocate '98.

What sports does Wyoming Seminary Lower School offer?

Wyoming Seminary Lower School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Wrestling.

What is Wyoming Seminary Lower School's ranking?

Wyoming Seminary Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Lower School?

The application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Luzerne County, PA is $11,700 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Luzerne County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).