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Pressley Ridge School For The Deaf Program

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Pressley Ridge School For The Deaf Program in Pittsburgh, PA, serves 14 students in grades 5 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with five teachers serving a small student body.

Approximately 67% of students identify as students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.

This coeducational program operates without religious affiliation and focuses on supporting students with special education needs.

Located in a large city locale, the school offers an alternative to traditional Pittsburgh private schools with relatively small enrollment and individualized attention.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Pressley Ridge School For The Deaf Program ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

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).