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Best Luzerne County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 3,559 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Luzerne County, PA include Wyoming Seminary Upper School, Good Shepherd Academy, and Wyoming Seminary Lower School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
41% of private preschools in Luzerne County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Luzerne County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
316 N Maple Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Holy Family Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
1700 W 22nd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Tuition listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
422 S Mountain Blvd
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
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
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.
(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
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
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anne Mclaughlin's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
98 W County Rd
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
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3254 Memorial Hwy
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-1194
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
5390 Main Road
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
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
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
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Im Big Now Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
106 S. Lehigh St. Suite 201
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 262-5029
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
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
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Little People Daycare School South
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Gr: NS | 152 students
Main Street KinderCare
Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
Montessori Kindergarten
Montessori School
(1)
851 West Market Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 963-5458
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
40 Knob Hill Rd
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 696-3899
Gr: PK-K | 165 students Tuition listed
Wyoming Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
851 W Market St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-3708
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
39 Gaylord Ave Po Box 99
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-1378
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
40 Machell Ave
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-2121
Gr: K-9 | 304 students
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
225 E 4th Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-0054
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
35 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 455-9645
Gr: K-6 | 142 students
518 South Hanover Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7935
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
112 Hughes St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-3133
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students
1133 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-5558
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students
106 S Lehigh St Ste 201
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 338-1019
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
469 Miller Street
Luzerne, PA 18709
(570) 287-3431
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
219 Lackawanna Avenue
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-8822
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
12 William Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-0845
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
41 Carroll St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-8313
Gr: K-9 | 202 students
742 Spring St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 457-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
37 William St
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
217 West Green Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-6131
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students

Overview

This County (Luzerne County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,559 Students
176,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
288 Teachers
13,952 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1164
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,384
$12,767
Average % on Financial Aid
64%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,600
$4,455
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$60.6 million
$54.23 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
30 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
5,463 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
77 Students
14,743 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,180 Students
90,413 Students
% White Students
60%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,122 Students
56,474 Students
% of Others Students
31%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
29 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Luzerne County, PA include Wyoming Seminary Upper School, Good Shepherd Academy, and Wyoming Seminary Lower School.
How many private preschools are located in Luzerne County?
22 private preschools are located in Luzerne County.
How diverse are private preschools in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Luzerne County?
41% of private preschools in Luzerne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Luzerne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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