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Kentucky Avenue School

5701 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,090
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Kentucky Avenue School is an offshoot of McEwan School.
  • McEwan was founded in 1970 based on the essential philosophy that learning can be fun and that our attitude about learning greatly influences our ability and capacity to learn throughout our lifetime.Kentucky Avenue School opened its doors as a licensed private school in the fall of 2002 and has continued as a K-8 program.
  • KAS is designed to remain a small school.
  • It enables us to ground education in strong personal relationships.The small size allows faculty and staff to know each child and capitalize on his or her strengths.
  • We build a caring community in which we treat each other with courtesy and respect.
  • Our size also allows us to be relaxed and flexible, enabling us to differentiate instruction.
  • Small classes. Big ideas..

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,090
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K-5 $16,090 6-8 $16,950
Admissions Director
Genevieve Kirk
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Sports

School Mascot
Kangaroo

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Club KAS

School Notes

  • Kentucky Avenue School is a small, vibrant, independent schoollocated in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood. KAS serves diversestudents from kindergarten through eighth grade. We offer smallclasses, a child-friendly environment, skilled teaching, and achallenging curriculum conveyed through both traditional andinnovative methods. KAS is a Let's Move Champion School and has theonly lunch program in the area that prepares and serves fresh andhealthy lunches on site. We offer an after school program, "ClubKAS", to our students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kentucky Avenue School cost?
Kentucky Avenue School's tuition is approximately $16,090 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Kentucky Avenue School?
The application deadline for Kentucky Avenue School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kentucky Avenue School located?
Kentucky Avenue School is located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 6 other private schools located in Shadyside.

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,499 for elementary schools and $17,135 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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