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Wilkes Barre Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 79 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
50% of private high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wilkes Barre Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Milford E Barnes Junior School
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
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Map of Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Mennonite
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
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Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
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Map of Holy Redeemer High School
Holy Redeemer High School
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
Catholic
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
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Map of St. Aloysius' School
St. Aloysius' School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Catholic
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
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Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Catholic
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
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Wilkes Barre, PA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
79
Students
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wilkes Barre)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
688 Schools
# Students
79 Students
118,478 Students
% Students of Color
37%
27%
0.59
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,164 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,155 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
13,301 Students
% Black Students
18%
11%
# White Students
49 Students
77,264 Students
% White Students
60%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
17,432 Students
% of Others Students
7%
15%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
12,946 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in Wilkes Barre, PA is Milford E Barnes Junior School.
How many private high schools are located in Wilkes Barre?
2 private high schools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wilkes Barre?
50% of private high schools in Wilkes Barre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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