Scranton Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 666 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,700
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 17
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Scranton Preparatory School
9	185
10	160
11	146
12	175

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Grade 9 has the most students with 185, more than Grade 12 at 175 and the other grades.

Year Founded

1944

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

666 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

25 students

Average SAT score

1210

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAp English Composition

AP English LiteratureAP Human Geography

AP Latin PoetryAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 17

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,700

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Tuition Notes

Need based financial aid available

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,500

Acceptance Rate

72%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Christian S. Davis

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldWrestling

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Mascot

Cavaliers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Art SocietyChorale

Computer ClubFuture Business Leaders of America

Glee ClubHuman Rights Club

Intramural sportsJunior Academy Of Science

Junior Statesman of AmericaLanguage Clubs

Math ClubMock Trial

National Honor SocietyPro-Life Club

Red Cross Blood DriveScholastic Bowl

School NewspaperScience Oympiad

Service ClubSpeech and Debate - Forensics

Student GovernmentTheatre

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School Notes

Scranton Prep is a Jesuit college preparatory day school for boys and girls.
The current enrollment is over 800students.
As a Jesuit, Ignatian high school, it's mission is to form a learning community of men and women distinguished by its commitment to competence, conscience and compassion.
Scranton Prep serves students from every county in Northeast Pennsylvania, including portions of New York state.
The school provides convenient transportation for outlying areas.

99%of students go on to a four year college. 78% of students get accepted to the college of their first choice. Scranton Prep enjoys a seven-year program with the University of Scranton and Marywood University. A student who graduates Prep infour years has the potential to graduate both Universities in three years. Yealy, the graduating class earns in excess of 25 million dollars in performance based merit scholarships. Scranton Prep has 4.5 guidance counselors serving it's student body All students are required to do community service and there is a full-time director of community service. Special summer service programs serve throughout the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Scranton Preparatory School cost?

Scranton Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $11,700 for private students.

What schools are Scranton Preparatory School often compared to?

Scranton Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Cross High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Scranton Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Scranton Preparatory School is 72%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Scranton Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Scranton Preparatory School offer?

Scranton Preparatory School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. Scranton Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Scranton Preparatory School's ranking?

Scranton Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Scranton Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Scranton Preparatory School is Jan. 17.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/6/2019

This school is horrible the amount of racism and disrespect is insane

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mike

5 7/24/2015

Scranton Prep is the best school in NEPA

- Posted by Student/Alumni - georg

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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).