Pace School

Pace School is a state-licensed Approved Private School and Partial Hospitalization Program in Pittsburgh, PA, specifically designed for K-12 students with Autism or emotional disturbances. The school integrates comprehensive educational instruction with essential mental health and behavioral services, ensuring that each child's academic and therapeutic needs are met in a single, cohesive environment.

The program utilizes Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) to address mental health challenges that students may face at school, with peers, or at home. Rather than applying broad diagnostic categories, Pace's mental health therapists provide personalized interventions tailored to a child's specific needs. The school's daily schedule, classroom team structure, and curriculum are all intentionally designed to support students emotionally, intellectually, and physically.

With an average class size of 10 and a faculty where 80% hold advanced degrees, Pace School provides a highly skilled and supportive learning atmosphere. The school offers specialized support for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), developmental support, and therapeutic services. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school serves students from Allegheny and surrounding counties.