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#373 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 43% of private schools

Milford E Barnes JR School

School · Wilkes-barre, PA

A private school in Wilkes-barre, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

335 S FRANKLIN ST, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Milford E Barnes JR 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 86Very Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,000/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilkes-barre), 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

$54,892

Median home value

$115,700

Median rent

$971/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

57.1%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White52.5%
Black22.0%
Hispanic13.6%
Two or More8.5%
Asian3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilkes-barre Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.8 mi22Compare →
Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–121.6 mi719Compare →
Genesis SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.0 mi25Compare →
New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition7.01–124.6 mi62Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Milford E Barnes JR School is listed in Wilkes-barre, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Milford E Barnes JR School

Milford E Barnes JR School is a private school in Wilkes-barre, PA, serving approximately 59 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milford E Barnes JR School

What grades does Milford E Barnes JR School serve?

Milford E Barnes JR School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Milford E Barnes JR School?

Milford E Barnes JR School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford E Barnes JR School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milford E Barnes JR School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Milford E Barnes JR School rank in PA?

Milford E Barnes JR School ranks #373 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Milford E Barnes JR School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milford E Barnes JR School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Milford E Barnes JR School a private school?

Yes, Milford E Barnes JR 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 Milford E Barnes JR School a religious school?

No, Milford E Barnes JR School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Luzerne County
Area population (ZIP 18702)
42,120
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
38.8
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 18702; 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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