Tolatr Academy (2026 Profile)

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Tolatr Academy

1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Tel: (412) 361-7733

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Founded in 1979, T.O.L.A.T.R. Academy is a preparatory school for children in grades Kindergarten through 12 and a fully licensed daycare center.

We provide children with a less traditional, more comprehensive education.

Our mission is to provide Optimus Disciplina -- the best in educational excellence to every child enrolled in the Academy.

We offer new perspectives through new experiences by encouraging fair play and teaching children to become independent thinkers.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Tolatr Academy?

The application deadline for Tolatr Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Tolatr Academy located?

Tolatr Academy is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,263 for elementary schools and $18,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).