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Best Wilkes Barre Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 539 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Wilkes Barre, PA is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School.
25% of private preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wilkes Barre Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Little People Daycare School South
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Gr: NS | 152 students
Main Street KinderCare
Main Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students
607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students

Overview

This Town (Wilkes Barre)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
539 Students
176,089 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
13,963 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,713
$12,736

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
5,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
14,739 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
209 Students
90,408 Students
% White Students
39%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
158 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
274 Students
56,272 Students
% of Others Students
51%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School.
How many private preschools are located in Wilkes Barre?
4 private preschools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wilkes Barre?
25% of private preschools in Wilkes Barre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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