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Sewickley Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,659 students in Sewickley, PA, 34% of all K-12 students in Sewickley, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Sewickley, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sewickley Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Eden Christian Academy
Eden Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students
Christian
318 Nicholson Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2825
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Sewickley Academy Photo
Sewickley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
315 Academy Avenue
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2230
(10)
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Watson Institute Photo
Watson Institute
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Special Education School
301 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(141) 274-9285
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Montessori Children's Community
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Montessori School
474 Chadwick Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-8982
(4)
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Noah's Ark Preschool/kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool
405 Frederick Ave
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-5231
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St. James Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 157 students
Catholic
201 Broad St
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 837-1056
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Sewickley, PA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,659
Students
$24,788
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sewickley)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,659 Students
273,337 Students
% Students of Color
18%
27%
0.47
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
153 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
1,179 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
216 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
130 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1295
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,788
$13,234
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,587
$6,819
Average Endowment Size
$45 million
$54.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sewickley, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Sewickley, PA include Sewickley Academy, Eden Christian Academy, and Watson Institute.
How many private schools are located in Sewickley?
6 private schools are located in Sewickley.
How diverse are private schools in Sewickley?
Sewickley private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Sewickley go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Sewickley are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sewickley?
50% of private schools in Sewickley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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