Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Virtuous Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Solid red and/black
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is an application fee of $80 and $20 each additional student.
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Iyana Tennon
Admissions Associate
Dr. Vernon Tipton
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Virtuous Academy cost?
Virtuous Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy?
The acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Virtuous Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Virtuous Academy's ranking?
Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Virtuous Academy?
The application deadline for Virtuous Academy is Jun. 30.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Virtuous Academy is Good Shepherd School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Agnes School (1.3 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
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(412) 466-6235
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(412) 461-6211
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(412) 462-8163
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(412) 461-5536
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Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
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(412) 326-0023
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
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299 Ridge Avenue
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(412) 242-8886
Distance: 3.7 mi
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Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(412) 244-4214
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
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2432 Greensburg Pike
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(412) 244-1900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
Christian
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Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Sports: 2
Assembly of God
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
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(412) 462-8163
Distance: 3.0 mi
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Sports: 2
Assembly of God
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(412) 672-2360
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(724) 223-5060
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(724) 223-5150
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(724) 223-5150
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(724) 225-8140
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The average acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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