For the 2025-26 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 4,908 students in Luzerne County, PA (there are 64 public schools, serving 43,245 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Luzerne County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Luzerne County, PA include MMI Preparatory School, Wyoming Seminary Lower School, and Wyoming Seminary Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $12,808, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
Top Ranked Luzerne County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
(Catholic)
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
40 W Hemlock St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-1111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-1111
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
316 N Maple Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
1700 W 22nd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Tuition listed
MMI Preparatory School![MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus]( "MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus")
Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
422 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Tuition listed
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
Wyoming Seminary Lower School![Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.]( "Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.")
(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al Noor Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
Gr: K-5 | 28 students
Anne Mclaughlin's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
98 W County Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 788-5965
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 788-5965
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3254 Memorial Hwy
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-1194
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-1194
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
The Christian Of Community Bible Church
(Christian)
5390 Main Road
Sweet Valley, PA 18656
(570) 477-3267
Sweet Valley, PA 18656
(570) 477-3267
Gr: NS-12 | 20 students
Dallas Little People Daycare School
Daycare / Preschool
96 Huntsville Rd
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-6557
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-6557
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Graham Academy![Graham Academy Photo - Established in 2008, The Graham Academy educates children living with autism or behavioral challenges from grades K - 12 from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.]( "Graham Academy Photo - Established in 2008, The Graham Academy educates children living with autism or behavioral challenges from grades K - 12 from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.")
Special Education School
1 Institute Lane
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0641
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0641
Gr: Inquire with school | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Im Big Now Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
106 S. Lehigh St. Suite 201
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 262-5029
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 262-5029
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
408 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 762-2501
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 762-2501
Gr: 1-6 | 43 students Tuition listed
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Gr: NS | 152 students
Main Street KinderCare![Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler]( "Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler")
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
851 West Market Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 963-5458
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 963-5458
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
362 Hunlock-harveyville Rd
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
40 Knob Hill Rd
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 696-3899
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 696-3899
Gr: PK-K | 165 students Tuition listed
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
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Luzerne County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
39 Gaylord Ave Po Box 99
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-1378
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-1378
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Gate Of Heaven School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
40 Machell Ave
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-2121
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-2121
Gr: K-9 | 304 students
Holy Redeemer High School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
225 E 4th Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-0054
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-0054
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
Holy Trinity School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
35 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 455-9645
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 455-9645
Gr: K-6 | 142 students
518 South Hanover Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7935
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7935
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Regis Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
112 Hughes St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-3133
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-3133
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students
Regis Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1133 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-5558
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-5558
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students
Rock Solid Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
106 S Lehigh St Ste 201
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 338-1019
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 338-1019
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
469 Miller Street
Luzerne, PA 18709
(570) 287-3431
Luzerne, PA 18709
(570) 287-3431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
219 Lackawanna Avenue
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-8822
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-8822
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
St. Aloysius' School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
12 William Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-0845
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-0845
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
St. Mary Assumption School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
41 Carroll St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-8313
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-8313
Gr: K-9 | 202 students
St. Marys School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
742 Spring St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 457-9700
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 457-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Seton Catholic High School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
37 William St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-4831
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students
Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Transfiguration School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
217 West Green Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-6131
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-6131
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Luzerne County, PA include MMI Preparatory School, Wyoming Seminary Lower School, and Wyoming Seminary Upper School.
How many private schools are located in Luzerne County?
37 private schools are located in Luzerne County.
How much do private schools cost in Luzerne County?
The average tuition cost is $12,808, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
How diverse are private schools in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Luzerne County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Luzerne County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Luzerne County?
Which private schools in Luzerne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Luzerne County include: MMI Preparatory School vs. Wyoming Seminary Upper School, Wyoming Seminary Upper School vs. MMI Preparatory School, The Christian Of Community Bible Church vs. Muhlenburg Christian Academy
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