Maria McConnell
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(878) 877-8382
40 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$236K - $495K Price Range
Shady Side Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
423 Fox Chapel Rd,
Pittsburgh, PA
1,142
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Tom Cangiano
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,900
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
198
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Full Time Teachers
198
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Part Time Teachers
0
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
680
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Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
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Number of AP Courses
7
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AP Pass Rate
99%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
62.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
18.4%
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Two or more races
11.2%
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Black
7%
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Hispanic
1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Boarding HS in Pennsylvania
#5
Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#9
Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh
98 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
90 Students
Penn State
75 Students
University of Pennsylvania
71 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
62 Students
New York University
58 Students
Columbia University
52 Students
Boston University
51 Students
University of Southern California
46 Students
Yale University
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
100 Students
Computer Science
52 Students
Biology
50 Students
Economics
42 Students
Political Science and Government
41 Students
Finance
41 Students
Psychology
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
34 Students
Engineering
31 Students
Pre-Law Studies
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/19/2025
terrible in every aspect. i had the worst time here and would not wish going to shady side on my worst enemy. preppy culture, kids do cocaine in bathrooms, sports are abysmal, college counseling is awful. i had to go through the entire process myself because of how bad they are at their jobs. food is pretty bad as well.
8/11/2025
The school has many clubs, anyone can host a club, there are many opportunities. However, school's support for clubs and other student activities seemed less avid and proactive. The school has a strong group of students and a positive culture where you can interact and cooperate with others.
7/8/2025
Just had a wonderful experience this year for our two boys. We will be returning this August and are very impressed with the impressive teachers and their kindness. Every time I dropped my kids off I felt they were in a safe and secure environment to ensure the best learning. Country day's perfect location nestled in the woods is awesome for outdoor learning. Such an awesome year that flew by quickly.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/21/2026
Athletics is required at the Senior School, but the athletics department refuses to talk to parents. For example, the last three years parents requested that Athletics Administration attend a Senior school coffee, but they refused. Countless other departments have attended parent coffees when reques...
11/5/2022
very very very very very very cool
11/20/2014
My children are receiving an excellent education, and I love that I am a partner in the process. With two kids at the Junior School, I have been very impressed with the changes that have been made over the past few years. The math program makes it easy for them to understand math concepts, while als...
2/24/2010
I have three children. One child is a sophmore, another in the middle school and the third is in the junior school at SSA. These schools are amazing. First in the junior school they begin to mold your chid with a firm foundation for a successful life. The emphasis in K and 1rst grade is to learn to...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Maria McConnell
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Mikal Merlina
Mikal Merlina
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(878) 309-6595
97 Total Sales
6 Near This School
$187K - $1.8M Price Range
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Jeremy Thieroff
Jeremy Thieroff
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(412) 743-8942
79 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$58K - $198K Price Range
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Susan Cornetto
Susan Cornetto
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 314-8894
49 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$235,000 Price
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Andreana Gallagher
Andreana Gallagher
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(716) 303-0479
65 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$350K - $525K Price Range
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Morgan Iseman
Morgan Iseman
REALTY ONE GROUP LANDMARK
(724) 248-6115
68 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$65K - $85K Price Range
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 8th
- Private
Parks in this Area
O'Hara Township Community Park
Hartwood Acres Park
- Parking Lot
- Amphitheater
- Hiking
Meadow Park
McCahill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Allegheny RiverTrail Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Aspinwall Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Firemen’s Memorial Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Highland Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Fishing
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
O’Hara
A riverside suburb with a noteworthy school district and robust restaurant scene
Shady Side Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 423 Fox Chapel Rd in Pittsburgh, in the Fox Chapel neighborhood. Annual tuition is $40,900. The school has a total enrollment of 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Shady Side Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,052,233. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shady Side Academy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shady Side Academy.