Self Directed education and true direct democracy. The Three Rivers Village School empowers students by giving them agency over their education and accountability to their school community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale tuition is available. We are deeply committed to being accessible to all income levels.
Admissions Director
Maggie Bogdanich
School Notes
- Self Directed Education
- At The Three Rivers Village School students have the right to self direct and complete responsibility for their own education. Students individually decide what to do with their time, and tend to learn as a by-product of ordinary experience rather than through coursework. There is no predetermined educational syllabus, prescriptive curriculum or standardized instruction. Within a safe school environment students are free to pursue their own interests in the ways that are most satisfying.
- Democracy
- Students and staff are collectively responsible for the school`s operation it is run by direct democracy where all members have an equal vote. TRVS is a scaled down version of the real world where students and staff collaborate in problem solving and conflict resolution through due process in Justice Committee and participate in day to day as well as bigger picture legislation at School Meeting. Participation in democracy and justice will develop student`s sense of responsibility for their lives and their community.
- Age Mixing
- Students benefit from being around kids of a variety of ages. They learn about boundaries and to be sensitive to the needs of others. Not separating students by age or ability also sends the message that we are all on equal footing with the same rights and responsibilities as a community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Three Rivers Village School cost?
Three Rivers Village School's tuition is approximately $14,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Three Rivers Village School?
The application deadline for Three Rivers Village School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Three Rivers Village School located?
Three Rivers Village School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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