How much does private school cost in Scranton?

Private school in Scranton averages $12,200/year in 2026 — 1% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,800/year; independent and prep schools average $28,300/year. Scranton has approximately 80 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Scranton for 2026?

Scranton private school tuition ranges from $6,600 to $20,700/year. The city average is $12,200/year ($1,017/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,800/year; top independent day schools can reach $20,700+.

How does Scranton private school cost compare to the national average?

Scranton private school tuition averages $12,200/year, which is 1% below the national average ($12,350/year). Scranton sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Scranton?

The most affordable private schools in Scranton are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,800/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Scranton 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Scranton?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Scranton's average of $12,200/year, a household income of $102,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Scranton average $12,200/year. 1% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,800/year; independent schools average $28,300/year.

City Average

$12,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,017

per month

Private Schools

in Scranton

vs National

-$150

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Scranton (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$10,400/yr

~$866/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$12,200/yr

~$1,016/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$14,600/yr

~$1,216/mo

Tuition by School Type in Scranton

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,800/yr

-3% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$28,300/yr

+13% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$12,200/yr

-1% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Scranton

Starting From

$6,600

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$12,200

Typical school

Top End

$20,700+

Elite prep schools

Most Scranton private schools fall between $6,600 and $20,700/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Scranton: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Holy Cross High School (Dunmore)	$11,200	Catholic	9–12
Wyoming Seminary	$36,800–$42,000	Independent	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.