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Wyoming Seminary Lower School

Within an exponentially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century.
True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds.
Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others.
We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, spiritual growth and community service..

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $32,500
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Wyoming Seminary Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1844
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
340 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Wyoming Seminary Lower School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from toddler class to eighth grade, ranging from $6,400 to $20,100. For more information visit www.wyomingseminary.org
% on Financial Aid
64%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,600
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Tiffany Maakestad
Admissions Associate
Kathryn Mercado
Application URL
Endowment Size
$60.6 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Science Research Group, Student government, Yearbook


Club or Organization:
Blue and White teams, Community Service, Greener is Smarter, Lower School Band, MathCounts Team


Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus and Select Chorus, Middle School Players

School Notes

  • Seek Truth. Embrace Beauty. Model Goodness.
  • Wyoming Seminary's motto, "Verum, Pulchrum, Bonum," translated from Latin, means The True, The Beautiful, The Good. Throughout Sem's history, these words have touched the very core of who we are, influenced how we act, and distinguished us as an institution. We teach students that character matters and stress the importance of accepting others who look and think differently than they do, and to stand up for what they believe in. At Sem, we always strive to seek truth, embrace beauty, and model goodness as citizens of the world.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kennedy Blades, Olympic Medalist '22 -
    • Remona Antoine, Advocate '98 -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wyoming Seminary Lower School cost?
Wyoming Seminary Lower School's tuition is approximately $32,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wyoming Seminary Lower School?
The acceptance rate of Wyoming Seminary Lower School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Wyoming Seminary Lower School?
Wyoming Seminary Lower School famous alumni include: Kennedy Blades, Olympic Medalist '22 and Remona Antoine, Advocate '98.
What sports does Wyoming Seminary Lower School offer?
Wyoming Seminary Lower School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Wrestling.
What is Wyoming Seminary Lower School's ranking?
Wyoming Seminary Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Lower School?
The application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $32,500
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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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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