Brightside Academy is a nonsectarian early learning program serving preschool students in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
The school enrolls a diverse student body, with 87.5% of students representing minority backgrounds.
As a co鈥揺d daycare and early childhood center, Brightside Academy operates without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for student diversity.
The school is located in an urban community and focuses on early childhood education through the pre鈥搆indergarten level.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 27%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brightside Academy often compared to?
Brightside Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Brightside Academy?
The application deadline for Brightside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brightside Academy located?
Brightside Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Brightside Academy vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to Brightside Academy is City Of Bridges High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - The lobby of KinderCare Learning Center is a warm and welcoming place where you will be greeted by a member of our management team. There is always someone happy to help you! Family mailboxes are located in the lobby as well as there is coffee available daily for the adults as well as yummy snacks at the end of the day for our small friends.]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - The lobby of KinderCare Learning Center is a warm and welcoming place where you will be greeted by a member of our management team. There is always someone happy to help you! Family mailboxes are located in the lobby as well as there is coffee available daily for the adults as well as yummy snacks at the end of the day for our small friends.")
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 30 students Tuition listed
La Escuelita Arcoiris ![La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo]( "La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Hills KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Cheryl Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 13 students
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Pressley Ridge School For Autism
Special Education School
514 Marshall Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy
(Catholic)
115 Bigham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
St. Benedict The Moor School
(Catholic)
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - The lobby of KinderCare Learning Center is a warm and welcoming place where you will be greeted by a member of our management team. There is always someone happy to help you! Family mailboxes are located in the lobby as well as there is coffee available daily for the adults as well as yummy snacks at the end of the day for our small friends.]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - The lobby of KinderCare Learning Center is a warm and welcoming place where you will be greeted by a member of our management team. There is always someone happy to help you! Family mailboxes are located in the lobby as well as there is coffee available daily for the adults as well as yummy snacks at the end of the day for our small friends.")
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 30 students Tuition listed
La Escuelita Arcoiris ![La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo]( "La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Hills KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Cheryl Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-1303
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
9309.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1041 Gabby Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
9310.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
9310.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
9310.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
9311.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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