Winchester Thurston School in Allison Park, PA serves 582 students from preschool through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 73 teachers across all grade levels.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this suburban private school.
Winchester Thurston is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The school offers coeducational programs from PK through grade 12, providing a comprehensive curriculum in the Allison Park area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
582 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Winchester Thurston School?
The application deadline for Winchester Thurston School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Winchester Thurston School is Aquinas Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blessed Trinity Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten (1.6 miles away)
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Blessed Trinity Academy
(Catholic)
2510 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4413 Mount Royal Blvd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5031 Oakview Dr
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Western Pa Montessori School
Montessori School
2379 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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