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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
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.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Virtuous Academy is Good Shepherd School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Agnes School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
St. Therese School-munhall
(Catholic)
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Ascension School Of The Community
(Christian)
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
2.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Auberle Education Center
Special Education School
120 E 9th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 326-0023
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 326-0023
3.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Pace School ![Pace School Photo]( "Pace School Photo")
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School-munhall
(Catholic)
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Ascension School Of The Community
(Christian)
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
2.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
St. Therese School-munhall
(Catholic)
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
44 Adams Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-3280
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Of Nazareth Catholic S
(Catholic)
1640 Fawcett Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 672-2360
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 672-2360
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Main Street Ext
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-7490
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-7490
9305.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(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
9305.7 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
9305.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
252 Cameron Rd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
9306.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
9306.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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