Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,125
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Clare School
About the School
- St. Clare School Community is a Catholic environment based on Gospel Values where the development of the whole child is the primary focus.
- St. Clare School provides a nurturing environment in which age appropriate curriculum encompasses the needs of a developing child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,125
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Clare School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
270 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: Each child is a gift from God and must be nurtured in an environment of love, support, tolerance and mutual respect.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Clare School cost?
St. Clare School's tuition is approximately $6,125 for private students.
What is St. Clare School's ranking?
St. Clare School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Clare School?
The application deadline for St. Clare School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Clare School is Merakey Education And Autism Center (1.1 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center At Marywood Univ (0.6 miles away)
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(570) 346-4429
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Catholic
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Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-4429
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Scranton, PA 18501
(570) 341-4398
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Catholic
325 Chestnut St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-4429
Distance: 0.6 mi
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(570) 343-7880
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2020 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
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Specialized Curriculum
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Distance: 1.1 mi
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Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-7541
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(570) 941-7737
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Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 285-7709
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Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 558-1370
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1546 Monsey Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 507-9108
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Catholic
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Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-7880
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Specialized Curriculum
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
238 Reese St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 507-9108
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
316 William St
Scranton, PA 18508
(724) 691-9453
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
2300 Adams Ave Marywood University
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 340-6085
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Catholic
1527 Penn Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 343-7880
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2020 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 963-9449
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Specialized Curriculum
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Catholic
325 Chestnut St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-4429
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Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
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