Milford E Barnes Junior 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 (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Milford E Barnes Junior School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Luzerne County, PA is $11,700 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Luzerne County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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