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Saint Sebastian School offers a values-based Catholic education for preschool through 8th grade.

We recently celebrated 50 years of Spirituality, Scholarship, and Service and have embarked upon the next 50 years! Located in Ross Township, Saint Sebastian School is one of the premier Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Mission of Saint Sebastian School is to impart a basic knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all of our students and to instill in each child the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and fulfill God's unique role for them in building up His Kingdom on this earth.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

2017

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Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: To guide a school system that teaches the Word of God through academic and religious education.

Saint Sebastian School offers a values-based Catholic education for preschool through 8th grade. We recently celebrated 50 years of Spirituality, Scholarship, and Service and have embarked upon the next 50 years! Located in Ross Township, Saint Sebastian School is one of the premier Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Mission of Saint Sebastian School is to impart a basic knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all of our students and to instill in each child the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and fulfill God's unique role for them in building up His Kingdom on this earth.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Holy Cross Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).