St. Sylvester School is a Parish School in the South Hills Deanery in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The administrative structure greatly impacts the total education and our ability to create an environment that is conducive to academic and spiritual growth.
The principal looks to the pastor for guidance, support, and encouragement to provide effective leadership for the school.
The collaboration of the pastor and the principal facilitates decisions in the area of staffing, financing, fund raising and improving the physical plant.
Our mission is to teach our students about God, His Commandments, His Sacraments and His Love.
We strive to foster in each child a sense of self-worth and an appreciation of his or her own talents.
Our school is about students and helping them meet their highest potential as children of God.
Because we are convinced each Christian has an obligation to bring Christ to the world through service and the elimination of injustices, we develop within our students a concern for others.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Sylvester School is a Parish School in the South Hills Deanery in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The administrative structure greatly impacts the total education and our ability to create an environment that is conducive to academic and spiritual growth. The principal looks to the pastor for guidance, support, and encouragement to provide effective leadership for the school. The collaboration of the pastor and the principal facilitates decisions in the area of staffing, financing, fund raising and improving the physical plant. Our mission is to teach our students about God, His Commandments, His Sacraments and His Love. We strive to foster in each child a sense of self-worth and an appreciation of his or her own talents. Our school is about students and helping them meet their highest potential as children of God. Because we are convinced each Christian has an obligation to bring Christ to the world through service and the elimination of injustices, we develop within our students a concern for others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Sylvester Elementary School is Acld Tillotson School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mother Of Mercy Academy (1.8 miles away)
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Acld Tillotson School
Special Education School
4900 Girard Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students
Easter Seals Of Western And Central Pa
Special Education School
6 Pkwy Ctr Ste 150
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 559-1249
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 559-1249
1.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 48 students
Wesley Spectrum High School
Special Education School
5250 Caste Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7017
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7017
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1 Grove Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5200 Greenridge Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-3353
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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