All-Boys School
The Kiski School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, All-Boys
- 9-12
- Saltsburg, PA
- 70 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
For the boys that are able, they can return to campus for in-person classes and the full Kiski experience. For others, who are faced with travel restrictions or limitations, they can stay home and join us virtually. All boys will take the same class at the same time. Teachers will stream their classes to the boys at home while also teaching the boys with them physically in the classroom. Learn More
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$38,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$48,500
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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From The Kiski School
Living and learning at The Kiski School is a life-changing experience for high school boys in grades 9-12 and postgraduates. Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum mirrors the best in the nation and is brought to life with a boys-centric approach to academics, including hands-on, interactive classes, an emphasis on character development and an exceptionally dedicated and supportive faculty.
Through a rich program of academics, athletics and arts, every student thrives—developing the skills and friendships to help them succeed in college and in life, and ultimately transforming them into confident, responsible, caring young men. Now more than ever, Kiski is creating the leaders of tomorrow.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Open House
Virtual Event
Asked & Answered: Boarding School Experience
Virtual Event
Asked & Answered: Athletic Programs
Virtual Event
Asked & Answered: General Information Session
Virtual Event
The Kiski School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 67%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Boarding
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
187
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
Poll
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
The Kiski School Reviews
70 reviews
All Categories
Kiski is a strong school fully focused on teaching and motivating boys and preparing them to be successful leaders in our complex world. More than any other School, Kiski always finds a way to connect with and excite each individual boy at the School. The Kiski campus is beautiful and the recently completed $35 million capital campaign has allowed the School to fully update and expand each dorm and build a wonderful new Student Center and an incredible new Athletic Center and a wonderful new outdoor athletic center as well which includes a brand new track and turf field. Kiski is focused on the sciences and the teaching of STEAM and entrepreneurial thinking in the classroom. Kiski Students are very respectful and well behaved. They come from many different states and countries. Kiski has a positive sense of diversity on campus. I encourage all parents to make the time to visit this welcoming and down-to-earth boarding school.
The Kiski School is a great prep school fully focused on motivating and educating boys. Kiski has dedicated teachers, student advisors, and coaches and many of them reside in and lead the dorms. Kiski has a gorgeous campus with great indoor/outdoor facilities. College placement is strong. The students benefit from successful & recent capital campaigns and renovations to campus. The student center is wonderful, the updated dorms are comfortable, and the new athletic center is superb. The students are required to take part in a sport each season and this has a positive impact on the united culture of the school. There are different music/art clubs and they've been adding exciting new STEAM components to the curriculum. Nice weekend activities for the students including dances, concerts, movies, and trips to restaurants and museums in Pittsburgh. A special positive "Kiski brotherhood" that exists and permeates the campus. It's true: Kiski is a transformational place for boys.
The Headmaster has been at Kiski for 15 years and in that time many transformational improvements have been completed. Campus facilities have been expanded, renovated, or built to meet student needs including all of the dorms, athletic facilities, a superb new student center and the beautification of the 350-acre campus exceeding millions of dollars. Important characteristics of the School are: small (only 206 students 6:1 student teacher ratio), virtually all boarding (of the 206 students, 200 are boarding), nearly all of the faculty live on the campus with their families which provides access to extra help for students easily. But the most significant characteristic of Kiski is the all-male environment. This allows us to employ best practices for teaching boys, boy centric teaching methods, and to practice in all disciplines project-based learning. The boys are thriving, happy and safe. The college list is remarkable. And, they are confident when they graduate.