Kentucky Avenue School is a small, vibrant, licensed independent school located in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. KAS serves diverse students from kindergarten through eighth grade. We offer small classes, a child-friendly environment, skilled teaching, and a challenging curriculum conveyed through both traditional and innovative methods.  
Over the last 20 years, the K-5 Elementary School has become renowned for its ability to meet the needs of families where a more caring and creative approach to learning is required. Our community celebrates a range of diversity and student interests rarely found in small cities. Together with patient, motivating teachers, students prosper in ways that surprise and amaze.
Similarly, the Middle School at KAS is the perfect place for 10-14 year olds to celebrate learning and personal exploration in a safe nurturing setting. KAS middle school students work with teachers as partners and role models in their growth, and use their own interests to guide our reflexive curriculum. KAS middle school students graduate fully prepared, and are accepted into nearly every high school in Pittsburgh’s East End.

  • Respect of self and others
  • Cooperation with teachers and students
  • Dedication to the local community
  • Commitment to honor diversity
  • Active participation within the KAS learning environment

Kentucky Avenue School is committed to pursuing a school community where every individual is appreciated, celebrated, and able to be their true selves. We value the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community.  We understand that when we celebrate the uniqueness of the individuals in our school it makes all of us stronger.  Our school believes in the importance of social justice and we support our students and their voice around local and world issues. 

Kindergarten through grade eight

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and concludes at 3:15 p.m. Extended day is offered until 5:30 p.m.

KAS enrollment ranges from 50-90 students annually, with a traditional level cap of 12 students per grade.

KAS has 18 faculty and staff Members. Learn more here.

Transportation is available through your local Board of Education if you live within 10 miles of Kentucky Avenue School. For more information, please contact Sherry Wolfe, School Administrator, at sherry.wolfe@kentuckyavenueschool.org or 412.361.5332.

KAS has a non-discrimination policy. Click here to read our official statements.

Student Destinations

In recent years, students graduating from KAS have gone on to:

  • City of Bridges High School
  • Central Catholic High School
  • City Charter High School
  • The Ellis School
  • Oakland Catholic High School
  • North Allegheny Honors Program
  • Pittsburgh CAPA
  • Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy
  • Seton-La Salle Catholic High School
  • Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
  • The University School
  • Winchester Thurston School