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Tolatr Academy

Montessori school · Grades K–12

Pittsburgh, PA

1112 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Montessori schools nationwide
  • The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tolatr Academy is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Montessori schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 88% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6 hours, 184 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
15
Teachers
4.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Montessori schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Montessori schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    8’17–189’21–2215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K1
    TK1
    T11
    11
    21
    31
    41
    51
    61
    71
    81
    91
    101
    111
    121

    Student body

    Black87%
    White13%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tolatr 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 Tolatr Academy

    What grades does Tolatr Academy serve?

    Tolatr Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Tolatr Academy?

    About 15 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Tolatr 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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