Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is a Pittsburgh Diocesan Regional elementary school providing a Catholic educational program for students enrolled in grades pre-kindergarten through eight.
Located in Aspinwall, PA, the school currently serves families residing in the Fox Chapel, Shaler, Hampton, Riverview, and Pittsburgh school districts.
All members of our professional staff hold both Pennsylvania Department of Education certification and Pittsburgh Diocesan Accreditation.
A focus is placed on the faith formation of the students and the core subject areas of mathematics, language arts, science and social studies.
All students participate in our fine arts and health/physical education programs.
Each student is challenged and supported in order to reach their maximum potential.
In addition a variety of both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are available.
The success of our program is manifested by our excellent results on national standardized achievement tests and the levels of accomplishment that have been obtained by our graduates as they continue their educational program and enter the mainstream of society.
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Elementary Schools.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy's ranking?
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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