Tek Start

1308 Lincoln Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206
www.tekstart.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Tek Start is a co–ed alternative private school located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, serving students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade.
  • The school has a total enrollment of 7 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 in its nonsectarian, city–based setting.
  • Tek Start's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
  • There is one full–time teacher at Tek Start providing instruction across the offered grade levels.
  • As a small private school in Pittsburgh, Tek Start offers an alternative early learning program within a urban community context.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Tek Start ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Grade 4 highest at 3 while Pre-K through Grade 3 each have 1 student.

Student Body

Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Tek Start is often viewed alongside schools like Tolatr Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Tek Start?
The application deadline for Tek Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tek Start located?
Tek Start is located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,447 for elementary schools and $17,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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