Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

(412)529-2010

www.pghschools.org/

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, located in the Shadyside neighborhood, is a specialized magnet school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. It provides a unique educational experience centered on the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on exploration, and multi-age classrooms. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, the school aims to cultivate the "whole child," focusing not just on academic achievement but also on social, emotional, and physical development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the natural pace of each student, utilizing specific Montessori materials and methodologies to teach core subjects like math, language, and science. Because it serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, allowing older students to mentor younger peers. As a magnet program, Pittsburgh Montessori draws families from across the district who are seeking a student-centered alternative to traditional classroom models, creating a diverse and engaged educational community.

324

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	21
Black	42
Asian	15
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	3

White
207 (63.9 %)
Black
42 (13.0 %)
Two or More
36 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.5 %)
Asian
15 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-2010
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	49.1%
Male	165	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)