Winchester Thurston School in Allison Park, PA serves 582 students from preschool through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 73 teachers across all grade levels.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this suburban private school.
Winchester Thurston is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association.
The school offers coeducational programs from PK through grade 12, providing a comprehensive curriculum in the Allison Park area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
582 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Winchester Thurston School?
The application deadline for Winchester Thurston School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Winchester Thurston School is Aquinas Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blessed Trinity Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Trinity Academy
(Catholic)
2510 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4413 Mount Royal Blvd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5031 Oakview Dr
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Western Pa Montessori School
Montessori School
2379 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy ![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Academy ![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,221 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blackburn Study Center
(Christian)
108 Daisy Ln
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 951-0285
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 951-0285
5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 96 students
206 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 723 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Vincentian Academy ![Vincentian Academy Photo]( "Vincentian Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
8100 Mcknight Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(502) 348-1515
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(502) 348-1515
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Trinity Academy
(Catholic)
2510 Middle Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-7611
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Aquinas Academy ![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bonaventure Parish School
(Catholic)
2001 Mount Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-2606
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-2606
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4413 Mount Royal Blvd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-1668
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5031 Oakview Dr
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-0480
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Western Pa Montessori School
Montessori School
2379 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 487-2700
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy ![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bonaventure Parish School
(Catholic)
2001 Mount Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-2606
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-2606
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9319.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9319.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3676 Millers Run Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 745-2623
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 745-2623
9321.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Bruno Lane
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-3300
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-3300
9321.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Muse School St
Muse, PA 15350
(724) 745-9014
Muse, PA 15350
(724) 745-9014
9321.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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