Founded in 1908 by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech has been providing quality auditory oral education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing for nearly 100 years We believe that children who are deaf and hard of hearing have the potential to develop listening and spoken language skills as the foundation for lifelong literacy and intellectual growth.
Following the values and traditions of our founders, the mission of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is to teach each child who is deaf or hard of hearing to listen, speak, and learn.
Our children enter the educational mainstream with the foundation to succeed.
DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is one of only 46 schools worldwide, and the only one in western Pennsylvania, using the auditory/oral method of teaching.
Auditory/oral education teaches children with hearing loss to listen and talk.
The goal is to give children the necessary spoken language skills to be successful in the mainstream of education and function independently in the hearing world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Listening. Speaking. Learning Together.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Paul School For Hearing & Speech's ranking?
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for De Paul School For Hearing & Speech?
The application deadline for De Paul School For Hearing & Speech is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is De Paul School For Hearing & Speech located?
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech is located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 6 other private schools located in Shadyside.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to De Paul School For Hearing & Speech is The Ellis School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
5701 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-5332
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-5332
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Acceptance rate listed
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
5701 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-5332
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-5332
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Bede School
(Catholic)
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bede School
(Catholic)
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Temple Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5898 Wilkens Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-5151
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-5151
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 3 students
Carriage House Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
5604 Solway St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-0300
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-0300
1 miles
Gr: K | 20 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
9309.9 miles
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
9310.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
9311.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9312 miles
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9312 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
School Reviews
5 1/25/2018
Saw first hand what can be achieved through DePaul !!! Highly recommend this school.
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