2023 Best Schools in Pine Township

• North Allegheny School District, PA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: It is very good, the specials (art, P.E.,music etc.) cover many different topics. The teachers are very good. It also has many after school activities.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 373

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hampton Township School District, PA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: I think that the academics were great. I learned a lot, especially I the science and math fields. I was not a huge fan of the fact that I had to take a music class for the first two years, but that was okay in the end.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 629

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hampton Township School District, PA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hampton Township School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  233 reviews

Senior: It was overall a good experience. I received good education, and many people I met were very friendly. There are some downsides though. It may sound silly, but Hampton is very bad at regulating temperature in their schools. It will be 10 degrees outside, and it will feel like 50 inside. I am not alone on this, everyone else is shivering around me as well. I have Raynaud's, meaning my fingers and toes go numb easily in cold. My fingers often turn white in school. Unless it is 70 or above outside, it is unbearably cold inside the building. It makes it impossible to concentrate on class since my body naturally prioritizes my health. If I am in pain because of the temperature, I am not able to focus properly on anything else besides keeping myself warm.... Read 233 reviews

• grade A

• Students 964

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Gibsonia, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  93 reviews

Alum: Aquinas Academy helped me to flourish to become the person I am today. I know that by attending Aquinas for 13 years, I am confident that I have the skills for university and later life. Most teachers are brilliant individuals who know their subject matter very well, always willing to stay after or come before school to help me out with any specific questions I had. The school is rapidly growing, and it is evident that Aquinas' successes are growing as well. It might seem that Aquinas doesn't have as many opportunities in niche areas that future students are passionate about, as compared to other schools. From my own experience, students actually are better prepared to lead because they are so strongly encouraged and guided by the administration to start and intentionally lead meaningful clubs, extracurricular activities, or sports that they are interested in. Aquinas gives so many opportunities to its young Catholic graduates of tomorrow and helps them to grow in so many ways.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A

• Students 504

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  322 reviews

Junior: Pine-Richland High School does a great job making sure their students have every learning opportunity available for them if they wish to pursue it. It's obvious that the school is dedicated to its students success. However, I wish I had more learning opportunities about college earlier in my high school career. Everything that had to do with college was just dumped on me my junior year. I feel like this could have been prevented with early introduction to the application process, what kinds of leadership projects I should be doing, and what I should do for volunteering. Despite this, Pine-Richland always makes the effort to make sure their students succeed academically.... Read 322 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,428

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• K-3

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Richland Elementary used to be the high school so they have many resources and facilities that most elementary schools do not. The teachers and the administration are top notch. They truly care about the kids and are always going the extra mile. The school creates a nurturing and caring, loving environment. My daughter moved here in second grade and found her tribe the first week of school. This type environment is something that is a direct result of teachers modeling - kindness, caring, compassion, etc. She absolutely loved her teachers. They were also great at differentiating the work with different vocabulary words and different levels of math to challenge her. A child can only learn once their basic needs are met - safety and belonging. My daughter thrived at this school.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 417

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 714

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cranberry Township, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  90 reviews

Parent: I daughter has been at NC for 3 years and is doing great academically and socially! She loves the small class size, the ability to take Honors and AP a classes to challenge herself and the opportunity to play a sport. I also like that the teachers know her and me personally and make themselves available even after school. They also support the Catholic faith.... Read 90 reviews

• grade A

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 324

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• K-3

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Pine-Richland School District, PA•

• 4-6

• grade A

• Students 1,028

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Coraopolis, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  103 reviews

Parent: Moving from TX to PA, our biggest concern was finding a good high school for our son. After visiting multiple schools in the area, we applied to OLSH and are so glad we did. Our son is doing very well there, his academic performance is much better than in public school, where he commented on the continuous disruptions and lack of order in the classroom. We like that the school shares the Christian values we want for our son, without being overbearing. Everyone we've dealt with has been very supportive and helpful. The academic course load challenges without being a grind. The school has that "Ivy-league" look to it, attractive tree-shaded grounds situated at the top of a hill, a fantastic chapel, inviting library. OLSH seems to be a great springboard to a quality university. In fact, I understand that OLSH has a relationship with Notre Dame, and if our son could get in there, it would make his Fighting Irish fanatic grandmother's day!... Read 103 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 329

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: Eden Christian Academy is located in Pittsburgh, PA. In terms of academics, it can be challenging, but it prepares you for what is demanded from college students. It is clear that all of the teachers truly care and invest themselves into every student. Going beyond Edens academics, the sports programs are growing each year! Many of our sports have made it to WPIAL individuals, team WPIALS and even States. As a senior, students are given the opportunity to take charge by creating a vision for the school to embrace for the year by putting on events, creating service opportunities, and helping other grow in their faith. Eden also offers opportunities to serve our community through different clothing or food drives, donations, trips to local business that need people to do basic tasks they don't have time to do, and more! Eden is a tremendous school that teaches students real world skills and creates students who are ready for life after high school while forming life long friendships.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 658

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  25 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my time at my high school. The teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, and the coursework was challenging but rewarding. One of my favorite things about my high school was the sense of community. There were so many extracurricular activities to get involved in, and I made some great friends through clubs and sports. Overall, I would highly recommend my high school to anyone looking for a well-rounded and supportive educational experience.... Read 25 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 107

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Sto-Rox School District, PA•

• 4-6

• grade C minus

• Students 295

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Allison Park, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Having a background in education, I was very dedicated to touring/researching as many schools (private & public) as I could to make sure my children were in the best academic atmosphere. Without a doubt, Alpha School offers the best balance of rigorous academic experience while maintaining a strong focus on developing moral and kind individuals. The administration is very hands-on which encourages stronger bonds between students and adults at the school. This is the only school that offered an actual stand-alone STEM curriculum, instead of tacking it on to science class. Another selling point was that it is independent of the arch dioceses, so it is not threatened by regrouping and closures. I also like that my children are exposed to other children from around the city, not just nearby neighborhoods. Families travel from Fox Chapel, Butler, and Moon to have their students attend Alpha, and after my first tour there, it’s obvious why. It’s the best kept secret in the North Hills!... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.88 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: We love Holy Cross Academy! Our 3 daughters (4th, 2nd and 1st grade) get off the bus smiling every day and to us as parents, that’s an amazing way to greet your children at the door. Class sizes are small, families are extremely vested in their children’s success and the environment allows our children to focus academically with minimal distractions. We live in a fantastic public school district but still decide to pay the additional tuition (which is not that bad) because of the family like atmosphere. Well worth the sacrifice!... Read 8 reviews

• grade A

• Students 329

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pittsburgh, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: I have three children who have all attended The Glen Montessori since birth. My family has loved every step along the way. The teachers at The Glen Montessori are outstanding. All of the head teachers have taught at The Glen Montessori for over ten years. This shows the teachers dedication to Montessori and overall milieu of the school. Plus, the teachers always know my child and exactly what they need next. I've been especially impressed with their response to Covid. They use a data driven approach to keep my family safe. Additionally the virtual online school is significantly better than other schools. They keep my children engaged and learning, even my three year old!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Wexford, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Works Here: Blessed Francis Seelos Academy is an example that Catholic education is thriving! Although we had the option to send our children to the nationally ranked public school in our community, we chose this school for its faith-based education. Our children have received the moral foundation to face the many obstacles in the life. Religion is not just taught at Seelos, but in action! Academically, our children were prepared for high school and appeared to be ahead of their public high school classmates.... Read 12 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cranberry Township, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: St. Kilian’s is a gem of a school. The curriculum is excellent and progressive, the teachers are caring and nurturing, and the school is thriving to the point of having a waitlist for admittance. I really can’t say enough great things about this school!... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 605

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Cheswick, PA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I’ve been going to school there since the 5th grade. I’m now a high school senior and I have not wanted to leave since I started. I’ve met some great people, the teachers are amazing and I have a good education. Sometimes I wish the building could be a little bigger and more class options but that’s really it.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Zelienople, PA•

• Private School•

• K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 247

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Zelienople, PA•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 241

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Butler, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

• grade unavailable

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1