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#199 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 23% of private schools

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh

School · Pittsburgh, PA

A private school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

530 MARSHALL AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

  • 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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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The neighborhood

Where Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,979

Median home value

$173,500

Median rent

$1,054/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black62.7%
White22.0%
Two or More15.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pressley Ridge School for AutismPrivate · tuition6.8private2–120.0 mi45Compare →
David B. Oliver Citywide AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.83–120.6 mi50Compare →
Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified3.1K–121.4 mi182Compare →

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.

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh is a private school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 59 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh

What grades does Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh serve?

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh?

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh?

The student-teacher ratio at Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh rank in PA?

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh ranks #199 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh's MySchoolScout rating?

Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh a private school?

Yes, Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh 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 Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh a religious school?

No, Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Area population (ZIP 15214)
14,751
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
37.6
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 15214; 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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