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Penn Wood Classical Academy

1734 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Tel: (412) 447-5181 Ext. 301

www.pennwoodsclassical.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,250
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,250
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Penn Wood Classical Academy
Pre-K	22
Kind	29
1	27
2	27
3	10
4	15
5	7
6	10
7	5

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Year Founded

2025

Colors

Navy and Gold

First Day of School

Mon. Aug 31, 2026

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

152 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,250

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Colleen McKerley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubCooking Club

Foreign Language ClubRobotics

Running Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Music Lessons

School Notes

Train the Mind.
Improve the Heart.
Nurture the Spirit.
Soli Deo Gloria Located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA, Penn Woods Classical Academy aims to train the mind, improve the heart, and nurture the spirit of our students so they may acquire wisdom, cultivate moral and civic virtue, and become lifelong disciples of Christ who seek to know the truth, do the good, and love the beautiful for the glory of God and the flourishing of human beings and human community.

School Motto: Soli Deo Gloria
School Mascot: Lions

Classical education meets Christian values Classical Education Drawing on timeless Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman ideas, Hillsdale's nationally praised American Classical Curriculum balances language, mathematics, science, physical education, music, and the arts. Students use primary sources from ancient scholars and our country's Founding Fathers, combined with hands-on learning experiences to cement big concepts in practical ways. Christian Values Faith is the heartbeat of Penn Woods, shaping our school's culture and teaching approach. Through Biblical literacy, prayer, and communal worship, students are encouraged to develop strong Christian character and moral integrity, preparing them to be lifelong disciples of Christ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Penn Wood Classical Academy cost?

Penn Wood Classical Academy's tuition is approximately $9,250 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Penn Wood Classical Academy?

The acceptance rate of Penn Wood Classical Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Penn Wood Classical Academy offer?

Penn Wood Classical Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Penn Wood Classical Academy?

The application deadline for Penn Wood Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).