Brightside Academy (2026 Profile)

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Brightside Academy

925 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Tel: (412) 560-0237

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Brightside Academy is a nonsectarian early learning program serving preschool students in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

The school enrolls a diverse student body, with 87.5% of students representing minority backgrounds.

As a co–ed daycare and early childhood center, Brightside Academy operates without religious affiliation or membership associations.

Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for student diversity.

The school is located in an urban community and focuses on early childhood education through the pre–kindergarten level.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Brightside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 27%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Brightside Academy often compared to?

Brightside Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Brightside Academy?

The application deadline for Brightside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Brightside Academy located?

Brightside Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,263 for elementary schools and $18,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).