Sacred Heart Elementary School in Luzerne, PA, serves 140 students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a co–ed, Catholic elementary program.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 9 teachers, in an urban community setting.
Sacred Heart Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school's grade span and enrollment size provide options for families seeking a Catholic elementary education on the outskirts of Luzerne.
Located near larger private schools in Kingston, PA, tuition and acceptance rates for private schools in Luzerne average around $11,700 and 87%, respectively.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sacred Heart Elementary School is Genesis School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
408 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 762-2501
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 762-2501
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 43 students Tuition listed
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(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
316 N Maple Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
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