Winchester Thurston School

Winchester Thurston School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
555 Morewood Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
4.1
4.4
715 Students
A+
Niche Grade
We will engage in a dynamic strategic process that embraces our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning and takes a bold approach to imagining our future. Through these efforts, we will develop individuals of strong character and prepare them for the demands of a changing world.

School Details

Head of School
Gary J. Niels
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.67
Annual Tuition
$30,900

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
13
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

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Student Diversity

White
63.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.9%
Black
10%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#11 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
#14 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
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Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 67 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 45 Students
University of Pennsylvania 33 Students
Boston University 32 Students
Case Western Reserve University 30 Students
New York University 28 Students
Northeastern University 27 Students
Brown University 27 Students
Penn State 22 Students
University of Southern California 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Business 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Economics 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 26 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/10/2023
I loved the Winchester Thurston school schedule specifically because it was spaced out nicely but still academically challenging for me.
4.0 Sophomore
10/25/2020
WT is really great in some areas, others, not so good. Otherwise, WT is one of the best private schools in pittsburgh.
5.0 Parent
9/4/2020
Excellent school for all different types of children. Demanding, caring, and supportive teachers. Bright and engaged students.
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4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 student
9/3/2018
I attended Winchester Thurston from 4th grade to 12th grade. I loved almost every teacher I worked with and felt very well prepared for collage. The school dealt with bulling well and taught the students respect and compassion. The student to teacher ratio was perfect for me and class sizes were exc...
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5.0 parent
1/28/2015
I noticed that earlier reviews complained about the lack of sports programs at WT. While my children do not participate in any programs right now, WT has a number of top notch programs, and they recently renovated the athletics wing of the school. The school is strong in track, lacrosse, field hocke...
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5.0 parent
5/1/2014
I am a parent of a rising senior at Winchester Thurston School. What an amazing experience our son has had. This is a three dimensional learning environment where a child's strengths are enhanced and a child's areas in need of improvement are stimulated and nurtured. Our son is excelling as will any...
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5.0 other
1/16/2012
The most amazing school I have gone to. I'm in the Upper School, and it is the best learning experience I've ever had. I switched from my old school, and was extremely surprised by how well WT approaches their teaching. The teachers keep class interesting and understand we are individuals in how we...
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Pennsylvania Allegheny County Pittsburgh 15213
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