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Wayne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 372 students in Wayne County, PA (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,619 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Wayne County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wayne County (2026-27)

Map of Brookside School
Brookside School
Gr: PK-6 | 10 students
Christian
491 Carley Brook Rd
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1165
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Map of Canaan Christian Academy
Canaan Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
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Map of Damascus Christian Academy
Damascus Christian Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
Baptist
1678 River Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4929
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Map of St. Vincent's School
St. Vincent's School
Gr: 1-8 | 162 students
Catholic
329 Cliff Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-1074
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
372 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$6,689
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
224 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
91 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, PA?
4 private schools are located in Wayne County, PA.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wayne County include: St. Vincent's School vs. Canaan Christian Academy, Canaan Christian Academy vs. St. Vincent's School

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