St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Scranton, PA
1527 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Scranton
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Scranton, Pennsylvania, St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 305 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Scranton. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 305
- Teachers
- 35 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 168 girls, 137 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Scranton
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School
What grades does St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School serve?
St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School?
About 305 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Clare/Saint Paul Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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