Shady Side Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Pittsburgh, PA
423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Pennsylvania
- The largest independent school in Pittsburgh
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 420% since 2017–18
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Shady Side Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,118 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 420% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 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–12
- Students
- 1,118
- Teachers
- 141.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 503 girls, 615 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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 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
What grades does Shady Side Academy serve?
Shady Side Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Shady Side Academy?
About 1,118 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shady Side 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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