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Virtuous Academy

One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
Virtuous Academy serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8. The student:teacher of Virtuous Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jun. 30
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Solid red and/black

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is an application fee of $80 and $20 each additional student.
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Iyana Tennon
Admissions Associate
Dr. Vernon Tipton
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Virtuous Academy cost?
Virtuous Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy?
The acceptance rate of Virtuous Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
What is Virtuous Academy's ranking?
Virtuous Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Virtuous Academy?
The application deadline for Virtuous Academy is Jun. 30.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jun. 30
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Allegheny County, PA is $12,245 for elementary schools and $16,635 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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