Shady Side Academy Junior School

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Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #1 - Shady Side Academy has four campuses. The Junior School, located in Point Breeze, begins at PK and goes up to the fifth grade. On this seven-acre campus, our youngest students reside in the newest facility built specifically for their needs. This photo shows PK students tending their garden. Our second PK - 5 campus is located in Fox Chapel.
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Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #1 - Shady Side Academy has four campuses. The Junior School, located in Point Breeze, begins at PK and goes up to the fifth grade. On this seven-acre campus, our youngest students reside in the newest facility built specifically for their needs. This photo shows PK students tending their garden. Our second PK - 5 campus is located in Fox Chapel.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #2 - A one-to-one iPad program in fifth grade gives students access to educational apps and the internet for school projects. Grades K - 4 also have access to iPad's through a mobile lab.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #3 - Starting with our youngest students, we instill our Guiding Principles of honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility, and safety. With these values as our roadmap, we are joined in a partnership based upon the individual educational journey of our children. We establish individual goals for our students, ensure that we know the whole child and strive to help students feel safe.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #4 - The Junior School offers small class sizes and two sections per grade which allows for a close student to teacher interaction.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #5 - Writing Workshop offers students in grades K - 5 the chance to be authors of their stories. Teachers conference with students individually to help move them forward as a writer.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #6 - Shady Side Academy was one of the first schools in Pittsburgh to implement a Singapore Math curriculum, called Math in Focus. This innovative approach to teaching math focuses on problem-solving, deep understanding and the use of model drawing to drive the acquisition and application of mathematical skills.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #7 - The 4th grade financial literacy program offers students the chance to be entrepreneurs. This year-long project brings together creative thinking, math, planning, budgeting and communications skills as students develop a business and market their product to the Junior School community.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #8 - Across all four campuses, students at Shady Side can work in our campus gardens, help with the chickens and use our beautiful outdoor spaces as an extension to the classroom. Featured here with Junior School students is our chicken, Snicker, and Gianna Fazioli, Director of SSA Farms.
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo #9 - The school day runs from 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The After-School Explorers program runs until 6:00 pm daily and offers classes, study and play time for students. A before-school program is also offered where students can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m.
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)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,350
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 16
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shady Side Academy Junior School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
322 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Shady Side Academy Junior School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Singapore Math, Writing Workshop
Average SAT score
1330
Average ACT score
29
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Common Dress Code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 16
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The above tuition is for grades 1-5. Pre-Kindergarten tuition is $18,650 for full days and other schedules are available. Kindergarten tuition is $21,475.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
Admissions Director
Maggie Marquette
Admissions Associate
Joyce Greece
Endowment Size
$60 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Explorers

School Notes

  • Shady Side Academy has two elementary school campuses. At the Junior School (grades PK-5), our 7-acre campus in Point Breeze, students are offered a nurturing and strong academic program integrating broad themes to help children make meaningful connections between subject areas. Using this interdisciplinary approach enhances students' creativity and comprehension while developing a strong set of core skills to prepare them to excel in the years to come. Supportive faculty create a learning environment that fosters safe, challenging and joyful elementary classrooms. Our second campus, Country Day School, is located in Fox Chapel.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shady Side Academy Junior School cost?
Shady Side Academy Junior School's tuition is approximately $26,350 for private students.
Does Shady Side Academy Junior School offer a summer program?
Yes, Shady Side Academy Junior School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Shady Side Academy Junior School offer?
Shady Side Academy Junior School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Shady Side Academy Junior School's ranking?
Shady Side Academy Junior School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Shady Side Academy Junior School?
The application deadline for Shady Side Academy Junior School is Dec. 16.
What neighborhood is Shady Side Academy Junior School located?
Shady Side Academy Junior School is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Point Breeze.

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ACADEMY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
ACADEMY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
ACADEMY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
ACADEMY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,350
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 16
  • Source: Verified school update

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