Aquinas Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 537 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,450
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / Aug. 20 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Aquinas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Aquinas Academy
Nursery	15
Pre-K	18
Kind	38
1	37
2	39
3	40
4	40
5	34
6	46
7	41
8	34
9	41
10	42
11	37
12	35

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Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

537 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1282

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP English Literature

AP European HistoryAP Latin

AP Physics Level CAP Statistics

AP United States GovernmentAP United States History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Apr. 1 / Aug. 20 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,450

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Tuition Notes

$1,625; preschool 3-year-olds $1,975; preschool 4-year-olds $4,726; half-day kindergarten $6,950; full-day kindergarten $8,520; lower school $10,990; middle school $13,910; high school

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mr. Joe Austin

Admissions Associate

Mr. Michael Burchill

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Grey

School Mascot

Crusader

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

26 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubChess Team

Field TripsHigh School Prefect Leadership Program

HoneybeesMATHCOUNTS

Peer TutoringPhotography Club

PJASPro Life Club Vivat Vita

RetreatsRobotics Teams

SAT PrepSchool Newspaper

Speech and Debate TeamSpirit Club

Student Government AssociationSummer Camps

Themed DancesYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chapel ChoirHigh School Drama Production

Literary MagazineMiddle school band

Middle School Drama ProductionShakespeare scene/monologue competition

School Notes

Aquinas Academy is one of the great success stories in independent Catholic education.
Since its founding in 1996 as a college preparatory school for students in grades PreK-12, Aquinas has emerged as a recognized leader in academic excellence and character formation.Our graduates are being recruited by some of the nation`s top colleges and universities.
Our students` performance on standardized achievements tests ranks Aquinas among the very top schools nationwide, public or private.

Aquinas Academy, Pre-K through 12th grade, is ranked among the top independent schools in Pennsylvania.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Aquinas Academy cost?

Aquinas Academy's tuition is approximately $1,450 for private students and $125 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Aquinas Academy?

The acceptance rate of Aquinas Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Aquinas Academy offer?

Aquinas Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Aquinas Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Aquinas Academy's ranking?

Aquinas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Aquinas Academy?

The application deadline for Aquinas Academy is Apr. 1 / Aug. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 / Aug. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,280 for elementary schools and $18,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).