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Best 15221 Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,299 students in 15221, PA (there are , serving 1,482 public students). 47% of all K-12 students in 15221, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 15221, PA include Shady Side Academy Junior School, Pace School, and Trinity Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in 15221, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 15221 Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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Pace School
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
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Shady Side Academy Junior School
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
400 S Braddock
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 968-3179
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Trinity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
(1)
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Imani Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
(1)
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Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1779
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Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
721 Rebecca Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
(1)
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15221, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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East Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
2001 Ardmore Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 351-5403
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Plea School
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Special Education School
733 South Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-3464
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 15221, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 15221, PA include Shady Side Academy Junior School, Pace School, and Trinity Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 15221?
6 private schools are located in 15221.
How diverse are private schools in 15221?
15221 private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 15221 go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in 15221 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 15221?
67% of private schools in 15221 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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