Top 10 Best Pittsburgh Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 40 private high schools serving 7,547 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Eden Christian Academy, The Ellis School and Trinity Christian School.
48% of private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pittsburgh Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Canevin High School
Bishop Canevin High School Photo - Bishop Canevin High School first opened in 1959 as a co-educational Catholic High School.
(Catholic)
2700 Morange Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 922-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Central Catholic High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Eden Christian Academy
Eden Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
206 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
Grades: PK-12
| 677 students
The Ellis School
The Ellis School Photo
All-girls
(18)
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
(Jewish)
5685 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-8131
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Oakland Catholic High School
Oakland Catholic High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Pace School
Pace School Photo
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Seton-la Salle High School
Seton-la Salle High School Photo - Seton LaSalle Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(4)
1000 McNeilly Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 561-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy Photo - Shady Side Academy Senior School resides on a 130- acre campus which offers incredible facilities and resources that enable students to fuel their passions. Advanced level courses, teachers that motivate and support, and a college-like campus all help to prepare students for college and beyond.
(2)
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Grades: PK-12
| 1,221 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Grades: K-12
| 450 students
The University School
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Vincentian Academy
Vincentian Academy Photo
(Catholic)
8100 Mcknight Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(502) 348-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Grades: NS-12
| students
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
6401 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Abraxas Pittsburgh School
Alternative School
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
10 N Fremont Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 761-0333
Grades: 6-11
| 4 students
Acld Tillotson School
Special Education School
4900 Girard Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
Grades: 2-12
| 87 students
Bradley School
Bradley School Photo - The Gym
Special Education School
5180 Campbells Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 788-8219
Grades: 2-12
| 148 students
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2222
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Grades: 9-10
| 13 students
Holy Family Academy
(Catholic)
8235 Ohio River Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 307-0230
Grades: 9-10
| 86 students
Holy Family Specialized Learning
Special Program Emphasis
100 Enger Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 586-0160
Grades: 2-12
| 53 students
Imani Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Nazareth Prep
Nazareth Prep Photo
(Catholic)
8235 Ohio River Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 307-0230
Grades: 9-12
| students
The Neighborhood Academy
(Episcopal)
(1)
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2001
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Plea School
Special Education School
733 South Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-3464
Grades: PK-11
| 31 students
Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh
Special Education School
530 Marshall Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 321-6995
Grades: 1-12
| 48 students
Pressley Ridge School For Autism
Special Education School
514 Marshall Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Pressley Ridge School For The Deaf Program
Special Education School
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 458-1696
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
St. Paul Seminary
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
2900 Noblestown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 456-3048
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Ss Simon & Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
1625 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 563-1353
Grades: K-9
| 143 students
Three Rivers Village School
Three Rivers Village School Photo - An age mixed environment promotes empathy and an opportunity for students to learn from other students.
Special Program Emphasis
4713 Chatsworth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 408-3388
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Tolatr Academy
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Grades: K-10
| 12 students
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
434 Ormsby Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 381-3557
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
2001 Ardmore Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 351-5403
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
3021 Landis Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 331-4529
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
4072 Franklin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 931-2330
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
5811 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 653-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
120 Robinson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-1129
Grades: K-9
| 178 students
321 Edmond St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 621-5199
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
1154 Chislett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-0288
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
30 W Willock Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 882-8593
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
7150 Highland Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 464-4095
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7436 Mcclure Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 371-8587
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Eden Christian Academy, The Ellis School and Trinity Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA?
40 private high schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA.
How diverse are private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsburgh, PA?
48% of private high schools in Pittsburgh, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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