Very Good
#285 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 33% of private schools
Depaul School
Middle School · Scranton, PA
A private middle school in Scranton, PA serving grades 2nd – 8th.
475 MORGAN HWY, Scranton, PA 18508
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Depaul School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scranton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,706
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Lutheran Academy - ScrantonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Nativitymiguel School of ScrantonPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Navtivity Miguel Schl-scrantonPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Depaul School is listed in Scranton, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Depaul School
Depaul School is a private middle school in Scranton, PA, serving approximately 44 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Depaul School
What grades does Depaul School serve?
Depaul School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Depaul School?
Depaul School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Depaul School?
The student-teacher ratio at Depaul School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Depaul School rank in PA?
Depaul School ranks #285 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Depaul School's MySchoolScout rating?
Depaul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Depaul School a private school?
Yes, Depaul School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Depaul School a religious school?
No, Depaul School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Phone
- (570) 341-4398
- Area population (ZIP 18508)
- 11,347
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18508; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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