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Pittsburgh Urban Christian School

809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

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Tel: (412) 244-1779

www.pucs.org

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We inspire our students to see the world as a Christ-centered whole, emphasizing the natural connections between subjects.

Rather than teaching math separate from science or social studies distinct from art and music, the PUCS curriculum brings together content from multiple subjects into creative learning units.

We prepare students in all academic areas, emphasizing creativity, leadership, service, self-discipline, and critical thinking.

Each year, our student body takes the California Achievement Test.

Our students consistently averaged in the top the 20 in the nation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

140 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubYearbook Club

School Notes

A remarkably unique Christian school, offering a nurturing Christian education for students PreK - 8. At PUCS we offer a Christian education experience that's relaxed and engaging, nurturing and rigorous, enriching and affordable. Our mission is to provide well-rounded private education for a racially and economically diverse group of children in an urban setting. At PUCS we prepare students in all academic areas, emphasizing creativity, leadership, service, self-discipline, and critical thinking. Each year, our student body takes the California Achievement Test and PUCS students have consistently averaged in the 80th percentile, above the national average the 50th percentile. At PUCS, we inspire our students to see the world as a whole, emphasizing the natural connections between subjects. Rather than teaching math separate from science or social studies distinct from art and music, the PUCS curriculum brings together content from multiple subjects into creative learning units.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does Pittsburgh Urban Christian School offer?

Pittsburgh Urban Christian School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cross Country.

When is the application deadline for Pittsburgh Urban Christian School?

The application deadline for Pittsburgh Urban Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,263 for elementary schools and $18,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).