Holy Rosary School in Scranton, PA, serves 180 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational, Catholic setting within a central city community.
The school employs 12 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, offering classroom environments for early childhood and elementary education.
Holy Rosary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting its affiliation with Catholic educational standards.
Approximately 4.27% of the student population represents students of color, providing demographic context within the Scranton area.
Tuition rates for area elementary private schools average $7,020, providing a reference for families considering.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 Holy Rosary School?
The application deadline for Holy Rosary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Rosary School is Merakey Education And Autism Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Howard Gardner School Of Discovery (0.1 miles away)
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Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Special Program Emphasis
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Acceptance rate listed
Merakey Education And Autism Center
Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
0.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
Revival Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2020 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 73 students
Little People Daycare School
Daycare / Preschool
910 Oak St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-0911
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-0911
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Lutheran Academy - Scranton
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
238 Reese St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey Education And Autism Center
Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
0.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bnos Yisroel Girls High School
All-girls (Jewish)
620 Monroe Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 558-1370
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 558-1370
2.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Beth Shalom Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross High School
(Catholic)
501 E Drinker Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-7541
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-7541
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Special Program Emphasis
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Acceptance rate listed
Merakey Education And Autism Center
Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
0.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
Lutheran Academy - Scranton
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
238 Reese St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
The Lutheran Academy Scranton ![The Lutheran Academy Scranton Photo - Walk-a-Thon 2023]( "The Lutheran Academy Scranton Photo - Walk-a-Thon 2023")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1546 Monsey Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 507-9108
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 507-9108
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Tuition listed
St. Clare School
(Catholic)
2215 N Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-2790
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-2790
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Special Program Emphasis
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Acceptance rate listed
Revival Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2020 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 73 students
Little People Daycare School
Daycare / Preschool
910 Oak St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-0911
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-0911
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center At Marywood Univ
Montessori School (Catholic)
2300 Adams Ave Marywood University
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 340-6085
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 340-6085
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Clare School
(Catholic)
2215 N Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-2790
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-2790
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Tuition listed
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Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
9424.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
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Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
9424.2 miles
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Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
9424.2 miles
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Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
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(570) 824-3941
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