Winchester Thurston School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Allison Park, PA
4225 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Allison Park
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 760% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Allison Park since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Allison Park, Pennsylvania, Winchester Thurston School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 645 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 760% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 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
- 645
- Teachers
- 74.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 332 girls, 313 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 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 84% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent 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 Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Winchester Thurston 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 Winchester Thurston School
What grades does Winchester Thurston School serve?
Winchester Thurston School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Winchester Thurston School?
About 645 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Winchester Thurston 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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