Pope John Paul II Catholic School in Nanticoke, PA, serves 246 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in an urban community.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 22:1, supported by 11 full鈥搕ime teachers.
As a Catholic private school, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Enrollment includes 211 students across kindergarten to 8th grade, with a racial minority enrollment of approximately 1.7%.
The school provides a faith鈥揵ased education within a large town setting, offering a regular elementary and middle school program.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
246 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pope John Paul II Catholic School?
The application deadline for Pope John Paul II Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Pope John Paul II Catholic School is Wilkes-barre Mennonite School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hanover Township KinderCare (3.7 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Hanover Township KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1810 S Main St
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 823-4424
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 823-4424
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
1810 S. Main St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-4424
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students Tuition listed
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
476 3rd St
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-5958
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-5958
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 7 students Tuition listed
280 Hanover Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 824-4141
5.6 miles
Gr: NS | 152 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
5.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
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