Lutheran Academy–Scranton is a co–ed private school in Scranton, PA, serving 16 students in grades 1 through 8 within a city community setting.
Founded in 2007, the school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 36% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Tuition information is not specified, but local elementary private schools in Scranton average $7,020 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To build up the lives of God’s children through the training up of their minds, bodies, and Christian faith; that every child might become a lifelong learner, equipped to serve Jesus Christ in their lives of service to mankind.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Lutheran Academy - Scranton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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