Best private high schools in the Pittsburgh metro area

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May 22, 2025
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Best private high schools in the Pittsburgh metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in the Pittsburgh metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Imani Christian Academy

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 153 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#24. Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy

- Location: West Mifflin, PA
- Enrollment: 237 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#23. Robinson Township Christian School

- Location: Mc Kees Rocks, PA
- Enrollment: 118 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#22. Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 426 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#21. Grace Bible Academy

- Location: Bradenville, PA
- Enrollment: 82 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#20. Hillcrest Christian Academy

- Location: Bethel Park, PA
- Enrollment: 185 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#19. Beaver County Christian School

- Location: Beaver Falls, PA
- Enrollment: 326 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#18. Serra Catholic High School

- Location: Mckeesport, PA
- Enrollment: 268 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#17. Eden Christian Academy

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 658 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#16. The Neighborhood Academy

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 137 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#15. Greensburg Central Catholic High School

- Location: Greensburg, PA
- Enrollment: 375 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#14. St. Joseph High School

- Location: Natrona Heights, PA
- Enrollment: 127 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#13. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

- Location: Coraopolis, PA
- Enrollment: 358 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#12. Trinity Christian School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 440 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#11. Bishop Canevin High School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 200 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#10. North Catholic High School

- Location: Cranberry Township, PA
- Enrollment: 202 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#9. Aquinas Academy

- Location: Gibsonia, PA
- Enrollment: 557 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#8. Seton LaSalle Catholic High School

- Location: Mt. Lebanon, PA
- Enrollment: 481 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Oakland Catholic High School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 385 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. The University School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 42 (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Central Catholic High School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 701 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Sewickley Academy

- Location: Sewickley, PA
- Enrollment: 493 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. The Ellis School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 409 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. Winchester Thurston School

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 641 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Shady Side Academy

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrollment: 1,260 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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