Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pittsburgh, PA
134 Fort Couch Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 280 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 280
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 178 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
What grades does Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus serve?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus?
About 280 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus?
Call the 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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