About the School
- St. ephen Regional School in Port Carbon, PA, offers Catholic co–ed education for students in grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 121.
- Founded in 1886, the school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 14, serving a community with 1.99% student color representation.
- Annual tuition is $2,500, with 20% of udents receiving financial aid averaging $600 per grant.
- The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
- Located in a rural community,.
- ephen Regional School provides elementary and middle school education within the Port Carbon area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Rates change for students from parishes outside our regionalization and for non-catholic.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
Admissions Director
Mildred T. Scarbinsky
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Stephen Regional School cost?
St. Stephen Regional School's tuition is approximately $2,500 for private students.
What sports does St. Stephen Regional School offer?
St. Stephen Regional School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Regional School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen Regional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Stephen Regional School is Nativity Bvm High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Assumption BVM School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Perception Training Center (2.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
2075 W Norwegian St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-4638
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2363 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
(601) 688-0043
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
45 Woodland Terrace
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-5052
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
45 Woodland Terrace
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-5052
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Clarke El Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
2.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 892 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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