Watson Institute Friendship Academy The Photo - Students' artwork was featured in an art exhibition titled "Ambition" during First Fridays in Garfield.

Best 15206 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,099 students in 15206, PA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,592 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in 15206, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 15206, PA include The Ellis School, Sacred Heart Elementary School, and De Paul School For Hearing & Speech.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in 15206, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked 15206 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Neighborhood Academy
(Episcopal)
(1)
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Tek Start
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Tolatr Academy
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The Photo - Students' artwork was featured in an art exhibition titled "Ambition" during First Fridays in Garfield.
Special Education School
(2)
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 15206 Pennsylvania

15206, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
1154 Chislett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-0288
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
7150 Highland Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 464-4095
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 15206, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 15206, PA include The Ellis School, Sacred Heart Elementary School, and De Paul School For Hearing & Speech.
How many private schools are located in 15206?
7 private schools are located in 15206.
How diverse are private schools in 15206?
15206 private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 15206 go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in 15206 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 15206?
43% of private schools in 15206 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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