Brookside School in Honesdale, PA, serves 10 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade within a rural Christian education setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with two teachers supporting early elementary and elementary grade levels.
Enrollment includes six K–12 students, reflecting a small community–based private school environment in rural Pennsylvania.
Brookside School offers a co–ed regular elementary program with a focus on foundational education in a rural area near Honesdale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Brookside School?
The application deadline for Brookside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brookside School is Damascus Christian Academy (9.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Vincent's School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Canaan Christian Academy (12.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent's School
(Catholic)
329 Cliff Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1074
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1074
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 162 students Tuition listed
Damascus Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1678 River Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
9.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edison Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
La Salle Academy ![La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City]( "La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City")
(Catholic)
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Damascus Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1678 River Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
9.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gregory the Great Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
135 St Gregorys Pl
Moscow, PA 18444
(571) 295-6244
Moscow, PA 18444
(571) 295-6244
23.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story
Special Education School
751 Keystone Industrial Park Unit 1
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 285-7709
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 285-7709
23.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
660 Griffin Pond Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-1545
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-1545
23.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent's School
(Catholic)
329 Cliff Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1074
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1074
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 162 students Tuition listed
Damascus Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1678 River Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
9.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Salle Academy ![La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City]( "La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City")
(Catholic)
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14
Rt 6 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 489-5273
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 489-5273
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edison Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
La Salle Academy ![La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City]( "La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City")
(Catholic)
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14
Rt 6 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 489-5273
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 489-5273
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students
Abington Christian Academy ![Abington Christian Academy Photo]( "Abington Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3364 Scranton Carbondale Hwy Blakely Pa
Carbondale, PA 18447
(570) 586-5270
Carbondale, PA 18447
(570) 586-5270
21.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mid Valley El Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
9440.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,027 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
9440.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
901 Main Street
Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-7579
Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-7579
9441 miles
Gr: K-2 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lions Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
9441.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Lakeland El School - Scott Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
9441.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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