Education Alternatives in Pittsburgh, PA

The most popular of institutions of higher education in Pittsburgh are Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellow University is ranked in the top 25 of national universities in the US News & World Report. The university is known for computer science, drama, business, public policy, engineering, design, art and architecture. The University of Pittsburgh is also ranked in the top 25 and its strengths include philosophy of science, Asian studies, business, philosophy, law, engineering, and medical care.

Pittsburgh Public School teachers are paid well relative to their peers. Pittsburgh ranked fifth in the highest maximum salary offered to teachers with an MA. Local public schools include many charter and magnet schools, including City Charter High School, Pittsburgh Montessori School, Pittsburgh Gifted Center, Frick International Studies Academy, Rogers Middle School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, and several schools for blind, deaf and other challenged children.

The private schools in Pittsburgh include Seton-La Salle Catholic High School, a merger of the former South Catholic and Elizabeth Ann Seton High Schools. This school is the highest enrolled co-educational high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Central Catholic High School is run by the Christian Brothers of St. John Baptiste de La Salle. Oakland Catholic High School, an all-girls high school, is located less than 2 blocks away from Central Catholic High School. Both high schools are located in the Oakland area. The Shadyside neighborhood includes Winchester Thurston School and The Ellis School. Shady Side Academy, whose main campuses are located in Fox Chapel, has a junior high school in the neighborhood of Point Breeze.