Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Milford E Barnes Junior School
About the School
- Milford E Barnes Junior School in Wilkes Barre, PA offers a nonsectarian special education program for co–ed students in grades K through 12 within a small city community.
- The school enrolls 60 students, supported by 7 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, facilitating close instructional attention.
- Approximately 43% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting demographic diversity in this Wilkes Barre private school.
- This school serves families seeking a K–12 special education option in a small city setting within the Wilkes Barre area of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Milford E Barnes Junior School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1862
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milford E Barnes Junior School's ranking?
Milford E Barnes Junior School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Milford E Barnes Junior School?
The application deadline for Milford E Barnes Junior School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Sports: 7
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