Private Schools in the Pittsburgh Area
The private schools in the Pittsburgh area cater to every educational need and parent philosophy. This is KidsOutAndAbout's list.
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Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh
An independent, private school in the Catholic tradition for boys and girls in grades prekindergarten through twelve. Since its founding in 1996 as a college preparatory school for students in grades PreK-12, Aquinas has emerged as a recognized leader in academic excellence and character formation.
Our graduates are being recruited by some of the nation's top colleges and universities. Our students' performance on standardized achievements tests ranks Aquinas among the very top schools nationwide, public or private.
In addition, our students score well above average on the National Latin Exam, the college-level Advanced Placement Program tests, and other leading measures of learning and achievement.
We are committed to offering students the finest education possible in a Catholic environment totally faithful to the magisterium. Mass is celebrated daily in the campus chapel and religion is a core subject in our curriculum. We also offer a full range of competitive sports teams and creative opportunities outside the classroom.
Providence Heights Alpha School
Providence Heights Alpha School is an independent, private, Catholic, coeducational school for grades PreK to 8, located in Pittsburgh’s North Hills.
Since 1926, Alpha School has been dedicated to developing servant leaders and innovative thinkers by providing a distinguished Catholic Education with an advanced, rigorous, and relevant curriculum in a nurturing and caring environment. We strive to model Christian values rooted in trust, fostering compassion, leadership, and social justice in a community that welcomes children of all faiths and cultures.
Providence Heights Alpha School is founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence and located on the Sisters' historic 40-acre campus in Allison Park, PA.
Falk Laboratory School
Falk Laboratory School is a progressive K–8 laboratory school affiliated with the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Founded in 1931 and independently operated, Falk provides a child-centered learning environment grounded in community, diversity, and experience-based education. From yoga and mindfulness classes to making and measuring in the WonderLab, our holistic approach to teaching emphasizes academic growth and collaboration alongside friendship and play.
As a laboratory school, Falk hosts local student teachers to complete their training and supports research that develops and refines educational practices.
To learn more about Falk, or to submit an admissions inquiry, visit falkschool.pitt.edu
