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#174 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 20% of private schools

Graham Academy

School

1 INSTITUTE LN, Kingston, PA 18704

Private

Enrollment

77

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#174 of 873

In Kingston

#1 of 4

public schools

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Graham Academy

7.5/10

School in Kingston · grades UG – UG. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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2.7/10

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About Graham Academy

Graham Academy is a private school in Kingston, PA. Graham Academy serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Graham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.2 pts above PA schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • PA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, Graham Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Graham Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Graham Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Graham Academy compares to the 4 public schools in Kingston, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
77
This School
vs
477
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
4.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.6% vs 0%
Black 16.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.9% vs 0%
Asian 2.6% vs 0%
Graham Academy Kingston Public Avg

All Schools in Kingston

School Rating
Graham Academy (this school) 7.5
Third Avenue El Sch 2.7
Wyoming Valley West MS 3.0
Chester Street El Sch 4.0
West Side Career & Technology Center 6.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Enrollment 77
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 76.6%
Black 16.9%
Hispanic 3.9%
Asian 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1 INSTITUTE LN, Kingston, PA 18704

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Graham Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MILFORD E BARNES JR SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Wilkes-Barre), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Kingston, see our Kingston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Third Avenue El Sch Kingston 0.1 mi 2.7
Wyoming Valley West MS Kingston 0.4 mi 3.0
Chester Street El Sch Kingston 0.4 mi 4.0
JENNY LYNN ELEMENTARY Kingston 0.7 mi 6.0
JENNY LYNN FERRARO ACADEMY Kingston 0.9 mi
BAIS MENACHEM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROG Wilkes-Barre 0.9 mi 6.2
GENESIS SCHOOL Kingston 0.9 mi
WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL Kingston 0.8 mi 7.2
WYOMING VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kingston 0.8 mi 7.3
HOLY REDEEMER H.S. Wilkes-Barre 1.1 mi 7.4
ST NICHOLAS-ST MARY'S SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre 1.2 mi 6.9
MILFORD E BARNES JR SCHOOL Wilkes-Barre 1.2 mi 6.8
Daniel J Flood El Sch Wilkes-Barre 1.1 mi 4.3
Heights/Murray El Sch Wilkes-Barre 1.4 mi 4.0
G A R MS Wilkes-Barre 1.6 mi 3.2
Dodson El Sch Wilkes-Barre 1.4 mi 3.6
WILKES-BARRE ACADEMY Wilkes-Barre 1.4 mi 6.2
West Side Career & Technology Center Kingston 1.7 mi 6.5
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy Wilkes-Barre 1.8 mi
GRAHAM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Luzerne 1.9 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 18704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,907

Median Home Value

$154,600

Median Rent

$935/mo

Population

30,997

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

61.1%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Age

40.6

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NEW DIRECTIONS Uniontown, PA 7.5
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HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hummelstown, PA 7.6
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF HANOVER Hanover, PA 7.4
LIFEWORKS ACADEMY Doylestown, PA 7.4
MAHONING VALLEY ACADEMY Lehighton, PA 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Graham Academy

What grades does Graham Academy serve?

Graham Academy serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Graham Academy?

Graham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Graham Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Graham Academy rank in PA?

Graham Academy ranks #174 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Graham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Graham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Graham Academy a private school?

Yes, Graham Academy 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 Graham Academy a religious school?

No, Graham Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
76 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Luzerne County

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