St. Sylvester Elementary School (Closed 2023)

St. Sylvester School is a Parish School in the South Hills Deanery in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The administrative structure greatly impacts the total education and our ability to create an environment that is conducive to academic and spiritual growth.
The principal looks to the pastor for guidance, support, and encouragement to provide effective leadership for the school.
The collaboration of the pastor and the principal facilitates decisions in the area of staffing, financing, fund raising and improving the physical plant.
Our mission is to teach our students about God, His Commandments, His Sacraments and His Love.
We strive to foster in each child a sense of self-worth and an appreciation of his or her own talents.
Our school is about students and helping them meet their highest potential as children of God.
Because we are convinced each Christian has an obligation to bring Christ to the world through service and the elimination of injustices, we develop within our students a concern for others.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Sylvester Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Sylvester School is a Parish School in the South Hills Deanery in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The administrative structure greatly impacts the total education and our ability to create an environment that is conducive to academic and spiritual growth. The principal looks to the pastor for guidance, support, and encouragement to provide effective leadership for the school. The collaboration of the pastor and the principal facilitates decisions in the area of staffing, financing, fund raising and improving the physical plant. Our mission is to teach our students about God, His Commandments, His Sacraments and His Love. We strive to foster in each child a sense of self-worth and an appreciation of his or her own talents. Our school is about students and helping them meet their highest potential as children of God. Because we are convinced each Christian has an obligation to bring Christ to the world through service and the elimination of injustices, we develop within our students a concern for others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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