Kentucky Avenue School (2026 Profile)

Kentucky Avenue School is an offshoot of McEwan School. McEwan was founded in 1970 based on the essential philosophy that learning can be fun and that our attitude about learning greatly influences our ability and capacity to learn throughout our lifetime.Kentucky Avenue School opened its doors as a licensed private school in the fall of 2002 and has continued as a K-8 program.

KAS is designed to remain a small school. It enables us to ground education in strong personal relationships.The small size allows faculty and staff to know each child and capitalize on his or her strengths.

We build a caring community in which we treat each other with courtesy and respect.

Our size also allows us to be relaxed and flexible, enabling us to differentiate instruction. Small classes. Big ideas..

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 65 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,090
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 3, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,090

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

K-5 $16,090 6-8 $16,950

Admissions Director

Genevieve Kirk

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Club KAS

School Notes

School Mascot: Kangaroo

Kentucky Avenue School is a small, vibrant, independent schoollocated in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood. KAS serves diversestudents from kindergarten through eighth grade. We offer smallclasses, a child-friendly environment, skilled teaching, and achallenging curriculum conveyed through both traditional andinnovative methods. KAS is a Let's Move Champion School and has theonly lunch program in the area that prepares and serves fresh andhealthy lunches on site. We offer an after school program, "ClubKAS", to our students.

Source: Verified school update

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