Winchester Thurston School

Winchester Thurston School (WT) is an independent coeducational school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Formed through the merger of Winchester School and Thurston School, WT enrolls approximately 700 students across campuses in Shadyside and the North Hills. The school's progressive educational philosophy emphasizes student agency, intellectual inquiry, and the development of creative problem-solvers. WT's mission is to develop students who think independently, act with integrity, and engage with the world with curiosity and compassion. The school offers a rigorous academic program with honors and AP courses, outstanding arts programming, and competitive athletics. WT's commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident throughout its community. The college counseling program achieves excellent placement at selective universities. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.