Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
About the School
- The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, located in the heart of Oakland, Pennsylvania, is an educational facility committed to training visually impaired students with additional disabilities.
- Founded more than 100 years ago as a facility to provide the best education for boys and girls who were blind, the School has never wavered from this mandate.
- As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 175 students annually from 242 school districts within western Pennsylvania.
- Students may enroll at age three and they can continue until 21.
- The curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of life skills.
- Teachers and therapists collaborate on planning and implementing effective, individualized educational programs.
- Residential facilities are available for those students who live in outlying districts.
- Some pre-school age students have the single disability of blindness and their early training will prepare them for eventually completing their education in a public school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1887
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children?
The acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children's ranking?
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children?
The application deadline for Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children located?
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is located in the North Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 5 other private schools located in North Oakland.
School Calendar
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Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is Oakland Catholic High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Falk Laboratory School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Small Wonders At Upmc (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 23
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Craig St Ste 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-3677
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students
Extracurriculars: 8
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 23
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 5-8
Special Education School
3811 O''hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 208 students
Catholic
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Craig St Ste 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-3677
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
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(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
9309.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(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
9310.6 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
9310.6 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
9311.2 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
9311.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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