Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog enrolls 17 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1971, this city–based early learning program serves the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 2 teachers for its 17 enrolled students.
Approximately 14% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the program.
As a nonsectarian early education site, it is part of associations for exceptional children and serves families in the Pittsburgh urban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog?
The application deadline for Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog located?
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog 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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