Wilkes-Barre Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Wilkes-Barre, PA
20 Stevens Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Wilkes-Barre
- Serving families in Wilkes-Barre since at least 2011
In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 176 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 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 K–8
- Students
- 176
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Wilkes-Barre Academy 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 Wilkes-Barre Academy
What grades does Wilkes-Barre Academy serve?
Wilkes-Barre Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Wilkes-Barre Academy?
About 176 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wilkes-Barre Academy?
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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