Winchester Thurston is a nationally recognized coeducational private school located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, with a second location in the North Hills. Winchester Thurston School leads the way in educational innovation, rigorous academics, scholarly standards, and a learning environment that better prepares students for the challenges of a rapidly changing, complex world. Nationally recognized for work with gifted and talented students, distinctive campuses, and innovative programs, Winchester Thurston is a school in which students achieve at the highest levels—earning stellar AP scores and gaining admission to the most selective colleges in the nation. Our learning environment is dynamic and engaging, and students are excited about achievement as they become intellectually confident critical thinkers, able researchers, and knowledgeable problem solvers.