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Shady Lane School

5.00 (1 review)
100 North Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Tel: (412) 243-4040

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Shady Lane began in 1966 as an idea that was ahead of its time on many fronts.
  • From the outset, we have advocated for doing better by our children, teachers, parents and community.
  • We seek knowledge and challenge assumptions.Even more importantly, we continue to listen and learn.
  • We keep ourselves at the forefront, adopting new understanding of learning styles and multiple intelligences and new findings from early childhood brain development research.The constant has been a strong passion for and a deep commitment to children; all that they bring, and all that they can become.
  • In September, 1993, the school was recognized as one of 10 exemplary preschool programs in the country by Child Magazine.
  • Shady Lane's educational program is responsive to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child.
  • The school offers children, age 2 to 6, a program designed to help them grow as individuals, and in relationship with others and the worlds of materials and ideas.
  • Shady Lane School is committed to fostering children's self confidence, independence, curiosity, and problems-solving skills.
  • Caring staff members help students search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions in an environment of mutual trust.
  • Students enjoy the pleasure of learning through direct experience.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shady Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All children are welcome
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
14 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Play clothes, safe shoes
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies depending on age and schedule selected (Half-Day, Full-Day, Extended-Day)
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Gina Capriotti
Admissions Associate
Janna Rasmussen
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shady Lane School's ranking?
Shady Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Shady Lane School?
The application deadline for Shady Lane School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shady Lane School located?
Shady Lane School is located in the Point Breeze North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

School Reviews

5  
All three of my daughters went to Shady Lane School. The education program was superb. Children are treated like individuals with potential that can be developed and explored rather than pieces of clay that need to be developed into the "right" shape. I could not have asked for a better education/experience for my kids. An added bonus is that I have become good friends with many of the other parents I met there.
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