Tek Start serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. The student:teacher of Tek Start is 7:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tek Start ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tek Start?
The application deadline for Tek Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tek Start located?
Tek Start is located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tek Start is The Ellis School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shady Lane School (1.3 miles away)
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(412) 243-4040
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
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PK-12
403
Grades: K-8 | 23 students 1.4 miles 299 Le Roi Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 731-0122
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 731-0122
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K-8
23
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
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