Excellent
#69 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 8% of private schools
Scranton Hebrew Day School
Elementary School · Scranton, PA
A private elementary school in Scranton, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
540 MONROE AVE, Scranton, PA 18510
- 6.6:1 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
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Where Scranton Hebrew Day 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,644/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,500
Median home value
$178,000
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18510; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Shalom AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Montessori KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| William Prescott #38Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| John Adams #4Enrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scranton Hebrew Day School is listed in Scranton, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Scranton Hebrew Day School
Scranton Hebrew Day School is a private elementary school in Scranton, PA, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scranton Hebrew Day School
What grades does Scranton Hebrew Day School serve?
Scranton Hebrew Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Scranton Hebrew Day School?
Scranton Hebrew Day School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Hebrew Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Hebrew Day School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Scranton Hebrew Day School rank in PA?
Scranton Hebrew Day School ranks #69 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Scranton Hebrew Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scranton Hebrew Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Scranton Hebrew Day School a private school?
Yes, Scranton Hebrew Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Scranton Hebrew Day School a religious school?
Scranton Hebrew Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Phone
- (570) 346-1576
- Area population (ZIP 18510)
- 14,629
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 18510; 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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