Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh, PA is a co–ed special education school serving students in grades 5 through 8 in a central city setting.
The school employs 10 teachers to support its enrollment and operates as a nonsectarian educational program.
Located in the North Oakland neighborhood, Western Psychiatric Institute offers specialized services within the Pittsburgh community.
This special education school maintains a student–teacher ratio of approximately 5.6:1 based on available staff, supporting individualized instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Western Psychiatric Institute?
The application deadline for Western Psychiatric Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Western Psychiatric Institute located?
Western Psychiatric Institute is located in the North Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 5 other private schools located in North Oakland.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Western Psychiatric Institute is Western Psych Institute & Clinic (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
- miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh
Daycare / Preschool
327 Craft Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 641-1990
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 641-1990
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students
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