Holy Cross Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade193 students13 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
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest special education school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade180 students6 students per teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade178 students13 students per teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade178 students13 students per teacher
The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade170 students5 students per teacher
Bradley School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade162 students6 students per teacher
Yeshiva Girls School
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall gradeAll girls156 students7 students per teacher
Shady Side Academy Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade152 students5 students per teacher
Northside Catholic Assumption Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2015–16
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade151 students13 students per teacher
The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade150 students4 students per teacher
Imani Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade149 students7 students per teacher
Yeshiva Boys School
Jewish day school · Grades K–11
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall gradeAll boys146 students7 students per teacher
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade136 students3 students per teacher
St. Benedict the Moor School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade130 students12 students per teacher
Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade121 students5 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade111 students11 students per teacher
The Glen Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade104 students5 students per teacher
Watson Institute Friendship Academy the
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 61% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade93 students5 students per teacher
Pace School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade92 students5 students per teacher
Watson Institut Social CTR for Academic Achievemnt
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade85 students5 students per teacher
Wesley High School
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade80 students6 students per teacher
Acld Tillotson School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade78 students4 students per teacher
City of Bridges High School
Religious school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade60 students8 students per teacher
Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade56 students5 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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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.