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St. Edmund's Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pittsburgh, PA

5705 Darlington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011

St. Edmund's Academy is an independent private school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 270 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 163 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–8
Students
270
Teachers
36.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 86 girls, 184 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    254’11–12240’13–14242’15–16256’17–18243’19–20249’21–22270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K38
    136
    230
    332
    433
    531
    628
    723
    819

    Student body

    White56%
    Two or more races16%
    Black14%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Edmund's Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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 St. Edmund's Academy

    What grades does St. Edmund's Academy serve?

    St. Edmund's Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Edmund's Academy?

    About 270 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Edmund's 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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