Excellent
#81 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 9% of private schools
Falk Laboratory School
Elementary School · Pittsburgh, PA
A private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4060 ALLEQUIPPA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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| Pittsburgh Weil K-5Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Falk Laboratory School is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Falk Laboratory School
Falk Laboratory School is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falk Laboratory School
What grades does Falk Laboratory School serve?
Falk Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Falk Laboratory School?
Falk Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falk Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falk Laboratory School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Falk Laboratory School rank in PA?
Falk Laboratory School ranks #81 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Falk Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Falk Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Falk Laboratory School a private school?
Yes, Falk Laboratory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Falk Laboratory School a religious school?
No, Falk Laboratory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 624-7286
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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