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Private schools in Allegheny County, PA with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 53 schools.
#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pittsburgh, PA
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
White Oak, PA
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Allison Park
Allison Park, PA
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Sewickley
Sewickley, PA
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Sewickley
Sewickley, PA
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Pittsburgh, PA
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Coraopolis, PA
#14 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Allison Park
Allison Park, PA
#15 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Diocesan school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Wexford, PA
#16 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
#17 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Bethel Park, PA
#18 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Wilkinsburg since at least 2011
Wilkinsburg, PA
#19 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
#20 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
#21 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Mc Kees Rocks, PA
#22 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Assembly of God school · Grades K–8
Serving families in North Versailles since at least 2011
North Versailles, PA
#23 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in West Mifflin since at least 2011
West Mifflin, PA
#24 Best Private Elementary Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
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