The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special education school · Grades K–12
Pittsburgh, PA
1405 Shady Ave, 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
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh is a special education school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 170 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% 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 K–12
- Students
- 170
- Teachers
- 34 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 128 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% 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
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh 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 The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
What grades does The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh serve?
The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Day School at Childrens Institute Pittsburgh?
About 170 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Day School at Childrens Institute 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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