Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
About the School
- The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, located in the heart of Oakland, Pennsylvania, is an educational facility committed to training visually impaired students with additional disabilities.
- Founded more than 100 years ago as a facility to provide the best education for boys and girls who were blind, the School has never wavered from this mandate.
- As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 175 students annually from 242 school districts within western Pennsylvania.
- Students may enroll at age three and they can continue until 21.
- The curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of life skills.
- Teachers and therapists collaborate on planning and implementing effective, individualized educational programs.
- Residential facilities are available for those students who live in outlying districts.
- Some pre-school age students have the single disability of blindness and their early training will prepare them for eventually completing their education in a public school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1887
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children?
The acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children's ranking?
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children?
The application deadline for Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children located?
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is located in the North Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 5 other private schools located in North Oakland.
School Calendar
View the Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 30, 2026 (Monday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is Oakland Catholic High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Falk Laboratory School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Small Wonders At Upmc (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 23
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Craig St Ste 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-3677
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students
Extracurriculars: 8
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 23
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 5-8
Special Education School
3811 O''hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 208 students
Catholic
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Craig St Ste 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-3677
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
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Location
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Quick Facts
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
0.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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