Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing

Located in Clarks Summit, PA, Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing serves 54 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2009, this co–ed special education school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 11 teachers.
The school has a nonsectarian orientation and membership in other school associations, providing specialized programs for deaf and hard–of–hearing students.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing is one of several private educational options in the Clarks Summit suburb, offering specialized services distinct from nearby PK–12 private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
100 acres (400,000 m2)

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing?
The application deadline for Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lackawanna County, PA is $6,169 for elementary schools and $13,562 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lackawanna County, PA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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