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St. Bernard School

401 Washington Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
353 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • In order to assist families in the total education of their children and to carry on the traditions of the Catholic faith, Saint Bernard School is committed to academic excellence, to provide a safe and secure environment, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church,and to prepare students to function as responsible mature adults of the 21st century.
  • The philosophy of Saint Bernard School is rooted in the fundamental Catholic principle of respect for life: that human origin is from God and human destiny is with Him.
  • The purpose of our Catholic school is to help our youth grow in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor through learning about the world around them.
  • We recognize the need for a strong academic program that helps children increase their ability to reach their fullest potential, and the importance of instilling a value system that equips them to make morally sound decisions.
  • Saint Bernard School offers students the opportunity to interact in a Christian community, to build trusting relationships, and to witness through worship and service the Christian message as core to our Catholic heritage.
  • In order to assist families in the total education of their children and to carry on the traditions of the Catholic faith, Saint Bernard School is committed to academic excellence, to provide a safe and secure environment, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church,and to prepare students to function as responsible mature adults of the 21st century.
  • The philosophy of Saint Bernard School is rooted in the fundamental Catholic principle of respect for life: that human origin is from God and human destiny is with Him.
  • The purpose of our Catholic school is to help our youth grow in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor through learning about the world around them.
  • We recognize the need for a strong academic program that helps children increase their ability to reach their fullest potential, and the importance of instilling a value system that equips them to make morally sound decisions.
  • Saint Bernard School offers students the opportunity to interact in a Christian community, to build trusting relationships, and to witness through worship and service the Christian message as core to our Catholic heritage.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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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