Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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School Overview
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center's student population of 59 students has grown by 5800% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
59 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
2%
15%

Black
57%
14%

White
24%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
60%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center?
59 students attend Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center?
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center offer ?
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center part of?
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center located?
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center is located in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Troy Hill.
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