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#715 of 873 private schools in PA
St Clare St. Paul School
Elementary School
1527 PENN AVE, Scranton, PA 18509
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#715 of 873
In Scranton
#7 of 10
public schools
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St Clare St. Paul School
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About St Clare St. Paul School
St Clare St. Paul School is a private elementary school in Scranton, PA. St Clare St.
Paul School serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Clare St. Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Clare St. Paul School 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
BetaHow St Clare St. Paul School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Scranton, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Clare St. Paul School (this school) | 5.3 |
| Robert Morris #27 | 4.0 |
| John Adams #4 | 2.6 |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | 2.7 |
| Neil Armstrong #40 | 3.0 |
| Scranton HS | 6.0 |
| William Prescott #38 | 3.8 |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | 2.5 |
| Charles Sumner #18 | 3.6 |
| John G Whittier #2 | 3.3 |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | 3.0 |
| Frances Willard #32 | 4.6 |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | 2.5 |
| McNichols Plaza | 3.1 |
| Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | 4.5 |
| John F. Kennedy #7 | 3.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1527 PENN AVE, Scranton, PA 18509
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Clare St. Paul School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SCRANTON HEBREW DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Dunmore), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dunmore El Ctr (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Dunmore), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scranton, see our Scranton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST CLARE/SAINT PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scranton | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| LUTHERAN ACADEMY - SCRANTON Scranton | 0.1 mi | — |
| THE LUTHERAN ACADEMY SCRANTON Scranton | 0.1 mi | — |
| Robert Morris #27 Scranton | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Scranton | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| John Adams #4 Scranton | 0.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Dunmore El Ctr Dunmore | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| REVIVAL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scranton | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch Scranton | 0.9 mi | 2.7 |
| NATIVITYMIGUEL SCHOOL OF SCRANTON Scranton | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| NAVTIVITY MIGUEL SCHL-SCRANTON Scranton | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Dunmore JSHS Dunmore | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION AND AUTISM CENTER Scranton | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| BNOS YISROEL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Scranton | 1.2 mi | — |
| SCRANTON HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Scranton | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| William Prescott #38 Scranton | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| BETH SHALOM ACADEMY Scranton | 1.3 mi | — |
| Scranton HS Scranton | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ST MARY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Dunmore | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18509 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,206
Median Home Value
$176,300
Median Rent
$991/mo
Population
13,268
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
47%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
38.3
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| BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY Wexford, PA | 5.3 |
| Central El Sch South Williamsport, PA | 5.3 |
| Coebourn El Sch Brookhaven, PA | 5.3 |
| Forest City Regional El Sch Forest City, PA | 5.3 |
| Hamilton El Sch Carlisle, PA | 5.3 |
| Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia, PA | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Clare St. Paul School
What grades does St Clare St. Paul School serve?
St Clare St. Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Clare St. Paul School?
St Clare St. Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clare St. Paul School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Clare St. Paul School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Clare St. Paul School rank in PA?
St Clare St. Paul School ranks #715 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Clare St. Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Clare St. Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Clare St. Paul School a private school?
Yes, St Clare St. Paul School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Clare St. Paul School a religious school?
St Clare St. Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Phone
- (570) 343-7880
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