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Pittsburgh New Church School

Special education school · Grades 1–8

Pittsburgh, PA

299 Leroi Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh New Church School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
30
Teachers
6.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Other religious
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 11 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    20’11–1218’13–1411’15–1610’17–1816’19–2027’21–2230’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    13
    26
    35
    53
    63
    74
    86

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races17%
    Black3%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Pittsburgh New Church School whether it takes part.

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    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 Pittsburgh New Church School

    What grades does Pittsburgh New Church School serve?

    Pittsburgh New Church School serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Pittsburgh New Church School?

    About 30 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pittsburgh New Church 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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