Best Wayne County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 372 students in Wayne County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Wayne County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Wayne County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
372 Students
206,078 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
18,970 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$13,039
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$5,762
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
195 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
20,869 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
224 Students
129,100 Students
% White Students
60%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
91 Students
39,785 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Wayne County, PA?
4 private elementary schools are located in Wayne County, PA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private elementary schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary 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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