Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh

Aquinas Academy is an independent Catholic school dedicated to providing a traditional curriculum that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Starting with preschool and continuing through 12th grade, we offer a rigorous academic program immersed in Catholic formation  that is designed to prepare students for the challenges of higher education and life beyond school. We work in partnership with parents to shape students into thoughtful, moral, and well-rounded individuals.

Our patron saint is St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), one of the great philosophers of the Western world and the most influential theologian and teacher of the Catholic faith. A man who combined great learning with personal holiness, Thomas embodies the vision and goals of Aquinas Academy.

The Aquinas motto, Contemplata aliis tradere, simply translated, means to hand on to others the fruits of contemplation. That is what we are striving for — to form intelligent and prayerful young people who have a passion for learning and a desire to use what they have learned to serve God and their neighbors.