#25 Best Private Schools in Allegheny County, PA
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
2026 lists
Best Private Schools in Allegheny County, PA
Private schools in Allegheny County, PA with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 64 schools.
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.