Located in Clarks Summit, PA, Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing serves 54 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2009, this co–ed special education school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 11 teachers.
The school has a nonsectarian orientation and membership in other school associations, providing specialized programs for deaf and hard–of–hearing students.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing is one of several private educational options in the Clarks Summit suburb, offering specialized services distinct from nearby PK–12 private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
100 acres (400,000 m2)
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing?
The application deadline for Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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