Shady Side Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade1,118 students21 students per teacher
Private schools in Pittsburgh, PA
71 private schools in Pittsburgh, PA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 17Christian schools 7Jewish day schools 5Montessori schools 4Independent schools 9High schools 31Preschools 11Special education schools 17
Shady Side Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade1,118 students8 students per teacher
Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll boys712 students12 students per teacher
Eden Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
The largest Christian school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade643 students11 students per teacher
St. Louise De Marillac School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade511 students20 students per teacher
Seton Lasalle Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade433 students12 students per teacher
Falk Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade432 students7 students per teacher
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade409 students17 students per teacher
Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade407 students
Oakland Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls400 students10 students per teacher
Ellis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls367 students6 students per teacher
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade356 students7 students per teacher
Mother of Mercy Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade298 students14 students per teacher
Mother of Mercy Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade297 students13 students per teacher
Hillel Academy-Boys H.S.
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade293 students6 students per teacher
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade280 students21 students per teacher
St. Edmund's Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade270 students7 students per teacher
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade263 students4 students per teacher
Guardian Angel Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2015–16
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade245 students16 students per teacher
St. Bede School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade242 students13 students per teacher
Community Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade240 students6 students per teacher
Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 12 independent schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade234 students11 students per teacher
Ave Maria Academy-Mt. Lebanon Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade205 students20 students per teacher
Bishop Canevin High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade204 students10 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Pittsburgh, PA
How many private schools are in Pittsburgh, PA?
71 private schools in Pittsburgh, PA, with about 13,737 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Pittsburgh, PA?
The most common are Catholic schools (17), special education schools (17), independent schools (9), Christian schools (7).
Are there private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes: 31 private schools in Pittsburgh, PA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Pittsburgh, PA offer pre-K?
35 private schools in Pittsburgh, PA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Pittsburgh, PA have?
The average school has 8.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Pittsburgh, PA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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