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Scranton Hebrew Day School

5.00 (2 reviews)

540 Monroe Ave Scranton, PA 18510

Tel: (570) 346-1576

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Scranton Hebrew Day School in Scranton, PA serves 92 co–ed students in grades K through 8 within a city–based setting.
Established in 1905, the school has a religious affiliation with the Jewish community and is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
The student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 12 teachers on staff.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 92 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Scranton Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Scranton Hebrew Day School
Kind	6
1	12
2	8
3	12
4	5
5	14
6	11
7	4
8	20

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Year Founded

1905

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Student Body

Total Students

92 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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What is Scranton Hebrew Day School's ranking?

Scranton Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Scranton Hebrew Day School?

The application deadline for Scranton Hebrew Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/6/2020

Great school for the most, especially the spelling.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anomnyous

5 1/31/2013

great experience. dedicated and professional teachers.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Etka.

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The average private school tuition in Scranton, PA is $7,020 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).