Community Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 269 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,200
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Community Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Community Day School
Pre-K	22
Kind	33
1	20
2	36
3	25
4	29
5	24
6	31
7	19
8	30

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1972

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

269 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

14 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and collared shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,200

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Tuition Notes

Early Childhood tuition ranges from $8,550 to $13,000

% on Financial Aid

60%

Admissions Director

Sarah DeWitt

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Green TeamMinyan Makers

No Place for HateOdyssey of the Mind

Student CouncilTefillah Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandMiddle School Musical

School Notes

Community Day School is a nurturing, academically excellent Jewish day school for the 21st century.
From Early Childhood through Middle School, we inspire our students to love learning through innovative teaching methods and hands-on discovery.
CDS is a welcoming community where Pittsburgh families who span the spectrum of Jewish belief and practice can learn and connect along with their children.
As our students grow in knowledge from preschool through 8th Grade, they grow as people - finding their passions, embracing their Jewish identities, and preparing for successful and meaningful lives.

Excellence in academics

At Community Day School, we are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence.It starts with arigorous secular curriculum integrated with a relevant Jewish education rich with meaning. Our academic program challenges and inspiresstudents to love learning through intellectual inquiry and hands-on discovery. The result By every measure, CDS graduates have the skills, knowledge, and values to become the confident leaders and innovative thinkers of tomorrow.

Innovative and child-centered

CDS students benefit from small classroom sizes-a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio-and passionate faculty who are the core strength of our school.We offer enrichment opportunities for high-ability students and extensive learning support to meet the needs of every child.Our IGNITE program providesan experiential, inquiry-based learning experience for all students, and robotics instruction is integrated across the curriculum.

Diverse and caring community

We are truly a Community Day School, open and welcoming to children from across the range of Jewish practice and belief. Our goal is to ensure that all students, regardless of their personal observance, can feel at home at CDS and develop a meaningful connection to and understanding of Judaism. We also pride ourselves on being a joyous and vibrant community for your entire family.

Affordable for more families

Community Day School values being an inclusive and diverse community of families. More than half of current CDS families are able to afford an exceptional CDS education through our tuition assistance program, enriching the classroom for all. Many families who might not expect to be eligible for "financial aid" still may qualify for a modest tuition adjustment.

Dual-language advantage

A growing body of research supports the powerful impact of learning two languages on a child's cognitive development. From Early Childhood through Middle School, our immersive and engaging Hebrew program connects students with their centuries-old heritage and also uniquely prepares them to think critically, communicate, and work in our 21st-century world.

Preparation for success

When you choose Community Day School, you are building a foundation of character and self-confidence that helps children understand who they are and who they are meant to become.Our graduates are artists, athletes, musicians, inventors, scholars, and leaders at Pittsburgh`s top public and private high schools. They use their gifts and knowledgeto succeed at the finest colleges and in their chosen professions. And CDS students are the future of strong, vibrant Jewish communities.

Easy to reach

Located just off the Parkway East Squirrel Hill exit, free bus transportation from your school district makes ourbeautiful campus convenient and accessible from across the East End, the Monroeville, Plum, McKeesport, Woodland Hills, and Fox Chapel areas, and other locations throughout Pittsburgh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Community Day School cost?

Community Day School's tuition is approximately $19,200 for private students.

What sports does Community Day School offer?

Community Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is Community Day School's ranking?

Community Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Community Day School?

The application deadline for Community Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Community Day School located?

Community Day School is located in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill South.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,280 for elementary schools and $18,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).