For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Duquesne, PA (there are , serving 460 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Duquesne, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Duquesne, PA is Virtuous Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Duquesne 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Duquesne, Pennsylvania 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Duquesne Cath Elem-norman St. (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
12 Norman Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-3895
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-3895
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Overview
This Town (Duquesne)
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
22 Students
273,732 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$14,954
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
18%
10%
# White Students
n/a
159,790 Students
% White Students
n/a
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
18 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
82%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Duquesne, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Duquesne, PA is Virtuous Academy.
How many private schools are located in Duquesne?
1 private schools are located in Duquesne.
What percentage of students in Duquesne go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Duquesne are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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