Shady Side Academy Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Pittsburgh, PA
400 Christ Church Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 153% since 2013–14
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Shady Side Academy Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 152 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 153% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 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–5
- Students
- 152
- Teachers
- 29 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shady Side Academy Country Day 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 Shady Side Academy Country Day School
What grades does Shady Side Academy Country Day School serve?
Shady Side Academy Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Shady Side Academy Country Day School?
About 152 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shady Side Academy Country Day 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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