The University School
Montessori school · Grades 9–12
Pittsburgh, PA
5711 Howe St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 73% of Montessori schools nationwide
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
The University School is a Montessori school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 36 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Montessori high schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 112% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. 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 9–12
- Students
- 36
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Montessori high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% of Montessori high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 11 Montessori high schools nationwide.
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 The University 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 The University School
What grades does The University School serve?
The University School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend The University School?
About 36 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The University 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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