Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school.
Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 16 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shady Side Academy Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1883
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
![Shady Side Academy Country Day School Student By Grade Shady Side Academy Country Day School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/24000/23545/shady-side-academy-country-day-school-chart-bqU6I08.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Common Dress Code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 16 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
Tuition Notes
Pre-Kindergarten tuition is $15500 for full day and $10950 for half day. Other schedules are available. Kindergarten tuition is $17,950. First Grade is $21,500 and tuition for grades 2 - 5 is $22,500.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
Admissions Director
Katie Mihm
Endowment Size
$60 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Adventurers
After School Adventurers
School Notes
- Shady Side Academy has two elementary school campuses. At theCountry Day School, our 17-acre campus in Fox Chapel, we help students develop a foundation that is centered in academics and the arts, where each child may achieve both academic success and personal self-confidence. Each day children get the guidance and reassurance they need to keep exploring. This is a place where children grow, develop, discover - and learn how to keep searching and discovering for a lifetime. Faculty, together with their students, seek new opportunities and challenges outside the textbook and beyond the basic courses. We want teachers to teach students to learn in whatever ways work for them and see each student as an individual. Our second campus, the Junior School, is located in Point Breeze.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shady Side Academy Country Day School cost?
Shady Side Academy Country Day School's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students.
Does Shady Side Academy Country Day School offer a summer program?
Yes, Shady Side Academy Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Shady Side Academy Country Day School offer?
Shady Side Academy Country Day School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Shady Side Academy Country Day School's ranking?
Shady Side Academy Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average SAT score and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Shady Side Academy Country Day School?
The application deadline for Shady Side Academy Country Day School is Dec. 16 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 16 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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