Tolatr Academy

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.

Quick Stats (2025)

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

Top Rankings

Tolatr Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tolatr Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Quick Stats (2025)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,981 for elementary schools and $18,156 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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