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Squirrel Hill North Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,565 students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked private schools in Squirrel Hill North include Temple Childrens Center, The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh, and Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 37%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of private schools in Squirrel Hill North are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Squirrel Hill North Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
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Map of The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Gr: Inquire with school | 187 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
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Map of Temple Childrens Center
Temple Childrens Center
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
5898 Wilkens Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-5151
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Map of Yeshiva Schools
Yeshiva Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Jewish
6401 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-7300
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Map of Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
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Map of Carnegie Mellon University Children's School
Carnegie Mellon University Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Forbes Ave, Mmc 17
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
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Map of Carriage House Childrens Center
Carriage House Childrens Center
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
5604 Solway St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-0300
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Map of Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA include Temple Childrens Center, The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh, and Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh?
25% of private schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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