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Tolatr Academy

1112 N Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Tel: (412) 361-7733

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tolatr Academy
Pre-K	6
Kind	2
1	2
3	1
5	2
6	1
7	2
8	2

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Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Founded in 1979, T.O.L.A.T.R. Academy is a preparatory school for children in grades Kindergarten through 12 and a fully licensed daycare center.
We provide children with a less traditional, more comprehensive education.
Our mission is to provide Optimus Disciplina -- the best in educational excellence to every child enrolled in the Academy.
We offer new perspectives through new experiences by encouraging fair play and teaching children to become independent thinkers.

Founded in 1979, T.O.L.A.T.R. Academy is a preparatory school for children in grades Kindergarten through 12 and a fully licensed daycare center.
We provide children with a less traditional, more comprehensive education.
Our mission is to provide Optimus Disciplina -- the best in educational excellence to every child enrolled in the Academy.
We offer new perspectives through new experiences by encouraging fair play and teaching children to become independent thinkers.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Tolatr Academy?

The application deadline for Tolatr Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Tolatr Academy located?

Tolatr Academy is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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