Small Wonders at the UPMC strives to grow young readers, scientists, artists, and explorers who are encouraged to reach their full potential.
We are committed to raising the whole child and strive to elevate physical, mental, and emotional health.
Our curriculum creates developmentally appropriate educational environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners.
Other educational components of our World at Their Fingertips curriculum prepare children for success in life, academic excellence and a rich and rewarding childhood.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mia, Center Director - Over 33 years in Early Childhood Education
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Small Wonders At Upmc?
Small Wonders At Upmc famous alumni include: Mia, Center Director - Over 33 years in Early Childhood Education.
When is the application deadline for Small Wonders At Upmc?
The application deadline for Small Wonders At Upmc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Small Wonders At Upmc located?
Small Wonders At Upmc is located in the North Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 5 other private schools located in North Oakland.
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The nearest high school to Small Wonders At Upmc is Oakland Catholic High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakland Catholic High School ![Oakland Catholic High School Photo]( "Oakland Catholic High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakland Catholic High School ![Oakland Catholic High School Photo]( "Oakland Catholic High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Acceptance rate listed
St. Benedict The Moor School
(Catholic)
2900 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 682-3755
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
635 Clyde Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 383-2100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Education & Prog
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2149
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
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Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
9310.1 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
9311 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
9311.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
9311.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
9312 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
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