Monroe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 856 students in Monroe County, PA (there are 29 public schools, serving 20,951 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
45% of private schools in Monroe County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students
Catholic
60 Spangenburg Avenue
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-0466
Creative Learning Center Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 176 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
915 N 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 420-0706
Map of Evergreen Community School
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Grace Ave
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-6355
Map of Growing Concern School
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
539 Railroad Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
(570) 629-2754
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Map of Notre Dame Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students
Catholic
78 Ridgeway St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-3651
Map of Pa Treatment & Healing - East Stroudsburg
Gr: 10-11 | 10 students
Alternative School
149 Saw Mill Ct
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 517-7153
Map of Pocono Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2085 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5577
Map of Summit School Of The Poconos
Gr: K-10 | 84 students
135 Burson St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 664-1229
Map of Tcelc
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1114 Big Ridge Dr
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(157) 022-3221
Map of Tender Treasures Daycare
Gr: K-1 | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 861
Effort, PA 18330
(610) 951-4141
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Monroe County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of E Stroudsburg Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
Po Box 208
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-4284
Map of Monsignor Mchugh School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Catholic
212 Route 390
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-7463

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 1 in Monroe County, from 10 in 2016 to 11 in 2025, after peaking at 12 in 2020.
# Students
856 Students
273,324 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private-school size down 39 in Monroe County, from 117 students in 2016 to 78 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
44%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 13 points in Monroe County private schools, rising from 31% in 2016 to 44% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,775
$13,243

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 7 points in Monroe County private schools, rising from 0.65 in 2016 to 0.72 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian enrollment up 9 points in Monroe County private schools, rising from 3% in 2016 to 12% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic enrollment up 2 points in Monroe County private schools, from 6% in 2016 to 8% in 2025.
# Black Students
72 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black student share edged down from 10% in 2016 to 8% in 2025 in Monroe County private schools.
# White Students
316 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
37%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 13 points in Monroe County private schools, from 50% in 2016 to 37% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
298 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share up 4 points in Monroe County private schools, rising from 31% in 2016 to 35% in 2025 while Pennsylvania stayed at 23%.
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, PA is Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
10 private schools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
45% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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