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Shady Side Academy Middle School Photo - At the Shady Side Academy Middle School students learn to balance school work, learn time management and begin the transition to young-adulthood. The transition from elementary to middle school is aided every step by caring faculty who get to know each child as an individual, offering encouragement while expecting the best from each child both personally and academically.
Shady Side Academy Middle School

Top 20 Best Pittsburgh Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 120 private schools serving 18,179 students in Pittsburgh, PA (there are 152 public schools, serving 72,631 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Pittsburgh, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Oakland Catholic High School, Shady Side Academy, and Falk Laboratory School.
The average tuition cost is $13,544, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
40% of private schools in Pittsburgh, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pittsburgh Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Grades: NS-12
| 537 students
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
(Catholic)
(1)
134 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1412
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus Photo - Preschoolers coding using Chromebooks.
(Catholic)
1734 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy
(Catholic)
115 Bigham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University
The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University Photo - Preschool science!
(Catholic)
(1)
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Central Catholic High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Community Day School
(Jewish)
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1100
Grades: NS-8
| 269 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Grades: Inquire with school
| 187 students
Eden Christian Academy
Eden Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
206 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
Grades: PK-12
| 723 students
The Ellis School
The Ellis School Photo
All-girls
(18)
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
Falk Laboratory School
Falk Laboratory School Photo
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-7286
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
The Glen Montessori School
The Glen Montessori School Photo - The Glen Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching Montessori education where all children thrive.
Montessori School
(1)
950 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Guardian Angel Academy
(Catholic)
915 Alice St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-4765
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
(Jewish)
5685 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-8131
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
307 Siebert Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-7171
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Mother Of Mercy Academy
Mother Of Mercy Academy Photo - Second grader works on Reflex Math on the Chromebook.
(Catholic)
(1)
1 Grove Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Mother of Mercy Academy
(Catholic)
(3)
5200 Greenridge Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Oakland Catholic High School
Oakland Catholic High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Pace School
Pace School Photo
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Pittsburgh New Church School
299 Le Roi Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 731-0122
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
St. Anne Continuation School
(Catholic)
4040 Willow Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 561-7720
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
St. Bede School
(Catholic)
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
St. Benedict The Moor School
(Catholic)
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
401 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 341-5444
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School Photo - THE LAST SUPPER Our second and third grade students portrayed Our Lord's Last Supper
(Catholic)
418 Unity Center Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 793-0555
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
St. Louise De Marillac School
(Catholic)
310 Mcmurray Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 835-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 563 students
St. Philip School
(Catholic)
52 W Crafton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2742
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
St. Rosalia Academy
(Catholic)
411 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 421-5766
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Seton-la Salle High School
Seton-la Salle High School Photo - Seton LaSalle Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(4)
1000 McNeilly Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 561-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Shady Lane School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
100 North Braddock Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 243-4040
Grades: NS-PK
| 130 students
Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy Photo - Shady Side Academy Senior School resides on a 130- acre campus which offers incredible facilities and resources that enable students to fuel their passions. Advanced level courses, teachers that motivate and support, and a college-like campus all help to prepare students for college and beyond.
(3)
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Grades: PK-12
| 1,221 students
Shady Side Academy Country Day School
Shady Side Academy Country Day School Photo - Our newest outdoor classroom a treehouse, the only one its kind in Western Pennsylvania, and one of only a few across the country. The treehouse features a 12x20-foot enclosed classroom, and large windows. A 30x30-foot observation deck surrounds the building and a suspension bridge which runs from the base of the treehouse to a lookout platform on a nearby tree.
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo - Shady Side Academy has four campuses. The Junior School, located in Point Breeze, begins at PK and goes up to the fifth grade. On this seven-acre campus, our youngest students reside in the newest facility built specifically for their needs. This photo shows PK students tending their garden. Our second PK - 5 campus is located in Fox Chapel.
400 S Braddock
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 968-3179
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abraxas Pittsburgh School (Closed)
Alternative School
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Bishop Leonard Catholic Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
434 Ormsby Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 381-3557
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
East Catholic School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
2001 Ardmore Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 351-5403
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Elizabeth Seton Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
3021 Landis Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 331-4529
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Incarnation Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
4072 Franklin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 931-2330
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Jubilee Christian School (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
255 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 561-5917
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Nativity Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
5811 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 653-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Plea School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
733 South Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-3464
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
St. Agnes School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
120 Robinson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-1129
Grades: K-9
| 178 students
St. Maria Goretti (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
321 Edmond St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 621-5199
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
St. Matthew Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 E North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 321-6662
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
St. Raphael Elementary School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1154 Chislett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-0288
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
St. Sylvester Elementary School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
30 W Willock Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 882-8593
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Shuman Center School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7150 Highland Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 464-4095
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Word Of God Catholic School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
7436 Mcclure Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 371-8587
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Oakland Catholic High School, Shady Side Academy, and Falk Laboratory School.
How many private schools are located in Pittsburgh?
120 private schools are located in Pittsburgh.
How much do private schools cost in Pittsburgh?
The average tuition cost is $13,544, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
How diverse are private schools in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Pittsburgh go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Pittsburgh are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsburgh?
40% of private schools in Pittsburgh are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Pittsburgh are often viewed compared to one another?

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