Sacred Heart School in Wilkes Barre, PA serves 225 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, with 9 teachers supporting a Catholic–oriented curriculum.
Sacred Heart School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a Catholic religious affiliation.
Enrollment includes 0.49% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the school community.
The school is part of the Wilkes Barre metropolitan area, located near other private elementary and middle schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart School is Genesis School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Al Noor Islamic Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Daycare School (1.1 miles away)
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Al Noor Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 28 students
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
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