Tek Start

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

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,499 for elementary schools and $17,135 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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