Kentucky Avenue School

5701 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232-0412
Tel: (412)361-5332
Grades: K - 8 | 75 students
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Kentucky Avenue School's mission is to provide students from kindergarten to grade eight with a child centered educational environment that is academically challenging, nurturing, and artistically creative. We offer small classes, a child-friendly environment, skilled teaching, and a challenging curriculum conveyed through both traditional and innovative methods. Kentucky Avenue School sponsors an aftercare program in which our students can tackle their homework and enjoy supervised socializing, snacks, sports, and free play. School is committed to ensuring that each student acquires the skills and knowledge they need to be successful both in their schooling and throughout their lives. Students will learn to cooperate, communicate constructively, reason independently, and solve problems.

School Overview:
Kentucky Avenue School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 75 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 27% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 45%
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,100
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from 9100 to 9750

Nearby Schools:

Kentucky Avenue School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Mcewan School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
The University School
Gr. 8-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Carriage House Childrens Center
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away

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