Private Schools Near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is noted for its abundance of excellent colleges and universities. In addition, the region is fortunate to have many private schools for elementary and secondary education.

Aquinas Academy

It was founded in 1996 and is located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Aquinas Academy is a college-preparatory school for students in Pre-K through grade 12. The co-ed, independent, private Catholic school is recognized as a leader in education and character formation.

Bishop Canevin High School

Bishop Canevin is located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It is a Catholic co-educational private high school. Ninety-eight percent of the students from Bishop Canevin continue on to higher education after graduation.

Central Catholic High School

A Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys, Central Catholic is located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. It has been educating young men since 1927.

Eden Christian Academy

Established in 1983, Eden Christian Academy has grown from 35 students to more than 500 in Pre-K through grade 12 on three campuses.  This non-denominational Christian school is endorsed by more than 100 evangelical churches.

The Ellis School

The Ellis School is Pittsburgh’s only age 3 through grade 12 independent school for girls.  Founded in 1916 and located in the Shadyside neighborhood of the city, The Ellis School empowers girls through an excellent education.

Holy Family Academy

Holy Family Academy is an independent, private, Catholic high school located in Emsworth, Pa.  Students participate in a Corporate Work Study Program, where they work one day each week at prestigious companies. This gains them valuable skills and real-world, relevant job experience.

The Kiski School

The private, all-male boarding school was founded in 1888.  The Kiski School is located in Saltsburg.  One hundred percent of Kiski’s students go on to four-year colleges or universities.

North Catholic High School

North Catholic High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school. Continuing the tradition of an exemplary curriculum that began in 1939 on Troy Hill.

Oakland Catholic High School

Oakland Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, Catholic girls high school. Its located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section.  It offers a rigorous curriculum as well as 15 sports and numerous clubs.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

It is a private, Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory high school in Moon Township.  Its mission is to transform each student for a life of Christian leadership, stewardship, and service.

Serra Catholic High School

Serra Catholic is a co-ed, Catholic private high school located in McKeesport.  It has been named as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the Nation.

Seton-La Salle Catholic High School

In 1979 South Hills Catholic High School merged with Elizabeth Seton High School to form Seton-LaSalle High School. It is located in suburban Mt. Lebanon. In the Diocese of Pittsburgh It is the largest co-educational Catholic high school.

Sewickley Academy

Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s oldest co-educational, college-preparatory, independent day school.  Located in the community of Sewickley, it enrolls children in grades Pre-K through 12.  One hundred percent of its graduates continue their education at either a college or university.

Shady Side Academy

Shady Side Academy was established in 1883 in Pittsburgh’s East End.  This nationally acclaimed private, co-education school educates children in Pre-K through 12th grade on three campuses.

Vincentian Academy

Located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Vincentian Academy is a co-educational, private Catholic college-preparatory school.

Winchester Thurston

A nationally recognized co-educational private school, Winchester Thurston has two campuses:  Allison Park, which has grades Pre-K to 5, and Shadyside, which has grades Pre-K through 12.  The school is noted for its work with gifted and talented students.