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The Lutheran Academy Scranton

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8

Scranton, PA

1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton, PA 18509

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania

The Lutheran Academy Scranton is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 21 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2015–16. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
21
Teachers
3.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 13 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    18’15–1627’17–1831’19–2017’21–2221’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K1
    14
    21
    41
    54
    64
    72
    84

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black14%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Lutheran Academy Scranton whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about The Lutheran Academy Scranton

    What grades does The Lutheran Academy Scranton serve?

    The Lutheran Academy Scranton serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The Lutheran Academy Scranton?

    About 21 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Lutheran Academy Scranton?

    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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