Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Virtuous Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Solid red and/black
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is an application fee of $80 and $20 each additional student.
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Iyana Tennon
Admissions Associate
Dr. Vernon Tipton
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Virtuous Academy cost?
Virtuous Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy?
The acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
What is Virtuous Academy's ranking?
Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Virtuous Academy?
The application deadline for Virtuous Academy is Jun. 30.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Virtuous Academy is Good Shepherd School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Agnes School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
Christian
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
120 E 9th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 326-0023
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
Christian
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Sports: 2
Assembly of God
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Sports: 2
Assembly of God
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1640 Fawcett Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 672-2360
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Trinity South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Main Street Ext
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-7490
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-7490
9305.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
9305.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
9305.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Trinity East Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
252 Cameron Rd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
9306.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Allison Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
9306.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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