Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Photo

Best Allegheny County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 195 private schools serving 26,877 students in Allegheny County, PA (there are 268 public schools, serving 136,509 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Allegheny County, PA include Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, Falk Laboratory School, and Oakland Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $14,178, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,799.
41% of private schools in Allegheny County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Allegheny County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archangel Gabriel Catholic School
Archangel Gabriel Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
5720 Steubenville Pike
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 787-2656
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
(Catholic)
(1)
134 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1412
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus Photo - Preschoolers coding using Chromebooks.
(Catholic)
1734 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Tuition listed
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
(Catholic)
201 Church Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-1152
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students
Blessed Trinity Academy
(Catholic)
2510 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Central Catholic High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Community Day School
(Jewish)
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1100
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1900 Clairton Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-1919
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Gr: Inquire with school | 187 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Special Education School (Catholic)
(1)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Eden Christian Academy
Eden Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
206 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
Gr: PK-12 | 723 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Eden Christian Academy
(Christian)
12121 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 364-8055
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8
The Ellis School
The Ellis School Photo
All-girls
(18)
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
The Glen Montessori School
The Glen Montessori School Photo - The Glen Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching Montessori education where all children thrive.
Montessori School
(1)
950 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Greater Works Christian School
Greater Works Christian School Photo - Character Counts Program
(Christian)
(15)
301 College Park Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guardian Angel Academy
(Catholic)
915 Alice St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-4765
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Harvest Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(26)
224 Harvest Lane
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 295-0611
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
(Jewish)
5685 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-8131
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
307 Siebert Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-7171
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Holy Family Academy
(Catholic)
8235 Ohio River Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 307-0230
Gr: 9-10 | 86 students
Holy Family Specialized Learning
Special Education School
100 Enger Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 586-0160
Gr: 2-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Kingdom Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
538 Hickory Grade Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 220-7197
Gr: PK-K | 202 students
La Escuelita Arcoiris
La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo
Special Program Emphasis
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Learning Tree
Daycare / Preschool
2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 301
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-2744
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Of Mercy Academy
Mother Of Mercy Academy Photo - Second grader works on Reflex Math on the Chromebook.
(Catholic)
(1)
1 Grove Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother of Mercy Academy
(Catholic)
(3)
5200 Greenridge Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakland Catholic High School
Oakland Catholic High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1504 Woodcrest Ave
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Pace School
Pace School Photo
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
19 Dewey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(412) 781-5183
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
434 Ormsby Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 381-3557
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
12 Norman Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-3895
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
2001 Ardmore Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 351-5403
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
3021 Landis Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 331-4529
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
220 Station St
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4720
Gr: NS-8 | 129 students
4072 Franklin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 931-2330
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
1 Majka Drive
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 462-4344
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
6151 Brushrun Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-3137
Gr: 3-11 | 11 students
255 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 561-5917
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1627 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(724) 457-5437
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 22 students
5811 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 653-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
New Outlook Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
Sleepy Hollow Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students
2526 Haymaker Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-0889
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Plea School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
733 South Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-3464
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
245 Foster Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 829-0400
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
120 Robinson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-1129
Gr: K-9 | 178 students
10090 Old Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-3940
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
336 Wilson Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-7598
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
125 Finley Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 276-4366
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
637 4th St
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-8444
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6470 Library Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 833-2433
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students
3 Desiderio Way
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 331-8501
Gr: K-9 | 155 students
1125 Romine Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 678-0659
Gr: K-9 | 236 students
1313 5th Ave
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6141
Gr: K-9 | 133 students
7001 Baptist Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 833-0223
Gr: K-9 | 160 students
321 Edmond St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 621-5199
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
St. Matthew Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 E North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 321-6662
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
412 6th Avenue
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 384-9000
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
1154 Chislett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-0288
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
411 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 421-5766
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
30 W Willock Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 882-8593
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
3937 Kirk Avenue
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 486-5511
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2709 Mesta Street
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 835-3780
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
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Overview

This County (Allegheny County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
197 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
26,877 Students
273,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,620 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,178
$14,799
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,350
$1,785
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,373
$6,284
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$41.42 million
$56.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
18 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,027 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
564 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2,745 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
16,080 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6,751 Students
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Allegheny County, PA include Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, Falk Laboratory School, and Oakland Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Allegheny County?
195 private schools are located in Allegheny County.
How much do private schools cost in Allegheny County?
The average tuition cost is $14,178, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,799.
How diverse are private schools in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Allegheny County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Allegheny County?
41% of private schools in Allegheny County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?

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