Winchester Thurston School
Winchester Thurston School leads the way in educational innovation, rigorous academics, scholarly standards, and a learning environment that better prepares students for the challenges of a changing world.
Nationally recognized for work with gifted and talented students, distinctive campuses, and innovative programs, WT is a Jr. Pre-K - 12 private school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh where students achieve at the highest levels.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Winchester Thurston School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1887
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki or blue pants/skirt or jumper, white or blue shirt (PK-8); in grades 9-12, we have a dress code, not a uniform.)
(khaki or blue pants/skirt or jumper, white or blue shirt (PK-8); in grades 9-12, we have a dress code, not a uniform.)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $16,000 - 33,000
Admissions Director
Brooks Follansbee
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
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The nearest high school to Winchester Thurston School is Central Catholic High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is University Child Development Center (0.3 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-12 | 399 students 1.3 miles 6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
1.3
PK-12
399
Northside Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 180 students 5.5 miles 3854 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 761-5043
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 761-5043
5.5
PK-8
180
Grades: 9-12 | 440 students 6.1 miles 423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
6.1
9-12
440
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