Whnchester Thurston School

Whnchester Thurston School serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Whnchester Thurston School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Whnchester Thurston School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
637 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Whnchester Thurston School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Whnchester Thurston School's ranking?
Whnchester Thurston School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Whnchester Thurston School?
The application deadline for Whnchester Thurston School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Allegheny County, PA is $11,208 for elementary schools and $16,012 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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