Falk Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Pittsburgh, PA
4060 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Falk Laboratory School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 432 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 432
- Teachers
- 63.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 195 girls, 237 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- International Association of Laboratory Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Falk Laboratory 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 Falk Laboratory School
What grades does Falk Laboratory School serve?
Falk Laboratory School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Falk Laboratory School?
About 432 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Falk Laboratory 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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