Excellent
#5 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
School · Pittsburgh, PA
A private school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
300 E SWISSVALE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
- 2.8:1 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 Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$67,723
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15218; 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 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,029 | Compare → |
| Imani Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Pace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a private school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 873 private schools in PA.
What's said publicly about Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
What grades does Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf serve?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf rank in PA?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf ranks #5 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf a private school?
Yes, Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf a religious school?
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 244-4214
- Area population (ZIP 15218)
- 13,443
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 15218; 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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