Carnegie Mellon University Children's School (2026 Profile)

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Carnegie Mellon University Children's School

5000 Forbes Ave, Mmc 17
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Tel: (412) 268-2199

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Carnegie Mellon University Children's School in Pittsburgh, PA, offers coâ€“ed early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based program located in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood.

The school enrolls a total of 88 students with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 44:1, supported by 2 teachers.

Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the community.

Tuition data is not provided, but Pittsburgh area private elementary schools have an average tuition of $13,154.

The school serves families in a large city environment and is one of several nearby early childhood options within 0.5 miles of downtown Pittsburgh.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 88 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

44:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is located in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 7 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill North.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 88 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,280 for elementary schools and $18,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).