Sacred Heart School in Wilkes Barre, PA serves 225 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, with 9 teachers supporting a Catholic–oriented curriculum.
Sacred Heart School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a Catholic religious affiliation.
Enrollment includes 0.49% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the school community.
The school is part of the Wilkes Barre metropolitan area, located near other private elementary and middle schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart School is Genesis School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Al Noor Islamic Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Daycare School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Al Noor Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 28 students
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
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
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & 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
2.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Al Noor Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 28 students
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy
Daycare / Preschool
131 E Vaughn St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 550-1614
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
316 N Maple Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-4724
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9408.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9409.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9409.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
East Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9409.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Valley El/ms
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
9410.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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