Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center

40 Knob Hill Rd Shavertown, PA 18708
trucksvilleecec.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center in Shavertown, PA serves 165 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
  • Founded in 1969, the school provides early childhood education with a nonsectarian orientation affiliated with the Methodist tradition.
  • The preschool and kindergarten programs maintain a student–teacher ratio of 55:1 with a total of 3 teachers.
  • The student body includes 4.76% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural population.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
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Student Body

Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$560.00/month
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When is the application deadline for Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center?
The application deadline for Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Luzerne County, PA is $11,700 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Luzerne County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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