Merakey in Ellsworth, PA is a co–ed special education school serving undergraduate–level students in a small suburban community.
The school enrolls 26 students overall, including 5 K–12 students, supported by 3 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Student diversity includes a color representation of 4.76%, reflecting the demographic composition of the local population.
Located near other suburb–based private schools, Merakey provides a specialized education option within the Ellsworth area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: An Open Heart Has Room For Everyone
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merakey?
The application deadline for Merakey is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Merakey is Calvary Chapel Christian School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School (8.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
(Catholic)
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
11.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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