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Guardian Angel Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pittsburgh, PA

915 Alice St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2015–16

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Guardian Angel Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 245 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The school day runs about 6.5 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
245
Teachers
15.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 103 girls, 142 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    204’15–16135’17–18119’19–20245’21–22245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K27
    126
    222
    326
    427
    531
    629
    732
    825

    Student body

    White84%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian4%
    Black3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    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 Guardian Angel Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Guardian Angel Academy

    What grades does Guardian Angel Academy serve?

    Guardian Angel Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Guardian Angel Academy?

    About 245 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Guardian Angel Academy?

    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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