For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 522 students in 18702, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,026 public students). 11% 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 81%.
Private Schools in 18702, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Gr: NS | 152 students
Main Street KinderCare ![Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler]( "Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler")
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 18702, PA?
7 private schools are located in 18702, PA.
How diverse are private schools in 18702?
18702 private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 18702 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 18702 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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