Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pace School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Pace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Development Delay, Specific Learning Disability
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Admissions Team
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Notes
- Pace School is a state licensed Approved ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School and Partial Hospitalization Program serving children, K-12 with emotional disturbance or Autism, from school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties.
- The school`s programs integrate both educational and mental health/behavioral services for each child. The school calendar, daily schedule, classroom team structure, curriculum and daily procedures are designed to support students emotionally, intellectually and physically.
- Pace offers EBP (Evidence Based Practices) for mental health problems that our patients exhibit at school, with peers, or at home.
- In addition, mental health therapists at Pace match interventions to a child`s particular problems rather than to a broad diagnostic category.
- Pace School supports and builds positive relationships with students and families. By blending academic and behavioral services into their learning environment, students achieve maximum benefits including: Academic, school/life-management skills, return to public school, ready to learn, diversion from psychiatric or in-patient hospitalizations.
- Our model integrates these evidence based principles for a dynamic child focused approach: EducationBehavior management, Mental health, Social and emotional development. As a Pennsylvania Approved ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School, Pace`s students receive more support than in a traditional special education classroom.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pace School offer a summer program?
Yes, Pace School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Pace School offer?
Pace School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football and Intramural Sports Only.
What is Pace School's ranking?
Pace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Pace School?
The application deadline for Pace School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pace School is Trinity Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beulah Christian Preschool (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2500 Mccrady Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-4424
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1779
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
721 Rebecca Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Jewish
6401 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-7300
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1779
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
721 Rebecca Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Islamic
2103 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 241-2124
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2500 Mccrady Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-4424
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1779
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
721 Rebecca Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Islamic
2103 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 241-2124
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
9309.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
9309.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
9310.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
252 Cameron Rd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
9310.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Pike St
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
9310.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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