Best 18702 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 507 students in 18702, PA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,692 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 18702, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private schools in 18702, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Mennonite).

Private Schools in 18702, PA (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Little People Daycare School South
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Grades: NS
| 152 students
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Wilkes-barre Academy
Wilkes-barre Academy Photo - technology
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Grades: 1-11
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 18702, PA?

6 private schools are located in 18702, PA.

How diverse are private schools in 18702, PA?

18702, PA private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%

What percentage of students in 18702, PA go to private school?

10% of all K-12 students in 18702, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 18702, PA?

33% of private schools in 18702, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Mennonite).

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