Tuition
You’ll find bright students and talented faculty at many schools, including WT. But what makes Winchester Thurston so remarkable is what you won’t find anywhere else.
Parents and students alike appreciate that at WT:
- Our private school academic program is rigorous and our students achieve at the highest levels.
- Our learning environment is dynamic and better prepares students to thrive in the real world.
- Our teaching is innovative.
- We’re leading the way in academic learning.
Winchester Thurston’s tuition reflects our commitment to providing a premier independent, private school education. As a leading Pittsburgh private school, our tuition structure offers outstanding value, inclusive programming, and financial accessibility for families.
What’s Included in Tuition
Winchester Thurston’s tuition covers the cost of curricular trips in Lower and Middle School, as well as the annual ninth-grade retreat; it covers the array of dynamic City as Our Campus offerings, including architecture in first grade, the Holocaust Museum in eighth grade, and capstone City as Our Campus courses in Upper School.
Additionally, tuition at Winchester Thurston covers the cost of nearly 100 Middle School academic electives, a competitive athletics program, extensive visual and performing arts offerings including partnerships with world renowned arts organizations like Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Attack Theatre, Andy Warhol Museum, and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, textbooks through eighth grade, specials in Art, Library, Science, Dance, PE, Spanish, Mandarin, French (Middle and Upper School), Latin (Upper School), and much more.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
As a leading Pittsburgh private school, we work hard to make sure our innovative programs are accessible to more than just a few. We offer a range of financial aid options and scholarships based on merit helping to make sure that talented students from all sorts of financial backgrounds can afford tuition at our Pittsburgh private school. Winchester Thurston tuition balances high standards with flexible payment options so more families can experience what makes WT such a special place.
To learn more about tuition or to set up a tour or Zoom call, please contact the Admissions office at 412-578-7518 or admission@winchesterthurston.org.
Tuition Rates by Grade
| Grade | Tuition for 2026-2027 |
| Jr. Pre-Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten | $22,500 |
| Kindergarten | $25,000 |
| Grades 1 - 5 | $30,500 |
| Grades 6 - 8 | $35,200 |
| Grades 9 - 12 | $40,400 |
We appreciate the school's commitment to creating a welcoming environment where all students feel valued and supported. The emphasis on diversity and collaboration fosters not only academic growth, but also social and emotional development.- WT Parent
