Very Good
#152 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 17% of private schools
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Elementary School · Pittsburgh, PA
A private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
809 CENTER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pittsburgh Urban Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,241
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–9 | 0.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Kelly Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 196 | 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.
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
What grades does Pittsburgh Urban Christian School serve?
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Urban Christian School?
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Urban Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Urban Christian School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pittsburgh Urban Christian School rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School ranks #152 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Urban Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pittsburgh Urban Christian School a private school?
Yes, Pittsburgh Urban Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pittsburgh Urban Christian School a religious school?
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 244-1779
- Area population (ZIP 15221)
- 29,513
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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