Tek Start is a co鈥揺d alternative private school located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, serving students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade.
The school has a total enrollment of 7 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 in its nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Tek Start's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
There is one full鈥搕ime teacher at Tek Start providing instruction across the offered grade levels.
As a small private school in Pittsburgh, Tek Start offers an alternative early learning program within a urban community context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tek Start ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tek Start?
The application deadline for Tek Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tek Start located?
Tek Start is located in the Lincoln Lemington Belmar neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tek Start is The Ellis School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shady Lane School (1.3 miles away)
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