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Carnegie Mellon University Children's School

5000 Forbes Ave, Mmc 17 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Tel: (412) 268-2199

www.cmu.edu

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 88 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Carnegie Mellon University Children's School in Pittsburgh, PA, offers co–ed early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city–based program located in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood.
The school enrolls a total of 88 students with a student–teacher ratio of 44:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the community.
Tuition data is not provided, but Pittsburgh area private elementary schools have an average tuition of $13,154.
The school serves families in a large city environment and is one of several nearby early childhood options within 0.5 miles of downtown Pittsburgh.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 88 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Carnegie Mellon University Children's School
Pre-K	64
Kind	24

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Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

44:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is located in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 7 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill North.

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,447 for elementary schools and $17,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).