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Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Pittsburgh, PA

530 Marshall Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 56 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
56
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 22 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% 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 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    89’11–1284’13–1465’15–1658’17–1859’19–2059’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    13
    24
    33
    45
    54
    66
    77
    87
    95
    107
    113
    122

    Student body

    Black52%
    White25%
    Two or more races21%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    • 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 Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh

    What grades does Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh serve?

    Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh?

    About 56 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh?

    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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