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
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Annual Tuition
$30,900

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
13
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

School Rankings

#13 Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#13 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
#17 Best Private HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 72 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 48 Students
Boston University 38 Students
Northeastern University 33 Students
University of Pennsylvania 32 Students
New York University 31 Students
Brown University 30 Students
Case Western Reserve University 29 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 26 Students
Penn State 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 30 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Business 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Economics 15 Students
Chemistry 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 27 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/1/2025
I really didn't like it. The school culture was less than average, as well as the school's inability to aid students who aren't interested in attending a northeastern university post-grad.
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.
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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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Winchester Thurston School

Winchester Thurston School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 555 Morewood Ave in Pittsburgh, PA. Annual tuition is $30,900. The school has a total enrollment of 715 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Winchester Thurston School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Catholic, Oakland Catholic High School, The University School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Winchester Thurston School.

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