Pressley Ridge School for Autism
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Pittsburgh, PA
514 Marshall Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-College-going
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
Pressley Ridge School for Autism is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. It has about 41 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 11% 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 4–12
- Students
- 41
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 32 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 68% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Pressley Ridge School for Autism 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 Pressley Ridge School for Autism
What grades does Pressley Ridge School for Autism serve?
Pressley Ridge School for Autism serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend Pressley Ridge School for Autism?
About 41 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pressley Ridge School for Autism?
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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