Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Brightside Academy
About the School
- Brightside Academy is a nonsectarian early learning program serving preschool students in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The school enrolls a diverse student body, with 87.5% of students representing minority backgrounds.
- As a co–ed daycare and early childhood center, Brightside Academy operates without religious affiliation or membership associations.
- Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for student diversity.
- The school is located in an urban community and focuses on early childhood education through the pre–kindergarten level.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 27%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brightside Academy often compared to?
Brightside Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Brightside Academy?
The application deadline for Brightside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brightside Academy located?
Brightside Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Brightside Academy vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to Brightside Academy is City Of Bridges High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Cheryl Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 13 students
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
514 Marshall Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
115 Bigham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 208 students
Catholic
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 23
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Cheryl Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
9309.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Trinity West Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1041 Gabby Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
9310.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Trinity Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
9310.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Washington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
9310.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
9311.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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