Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Pittsburgh, PA
5000 Forbes Ave # 17 Mmc, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any preschool in Pittsburgh
- Smaller classes than 91% of preschools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 21 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 155 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–K
- Students
- 21
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 155 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 83% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School 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 Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
What grades does Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School serve?
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School?
About 21 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School?
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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