Southwood School in Canonsburg, PA, serves 54 all–boys students in grades 2 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
The nonsectarian special education school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 7 teaching staff on campus.
Approximately 10.6% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Nearby Canonsburg private schools offer a range of early childhood and elementary options, while Southwood focuses on upper elementary through high school special education programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southwood School?
The application deadline for Southwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Southwood School is Central Christian Academy (4.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Center (2.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - McMurray KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - McMurray KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
2.9 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
McMurray KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 28 students Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School - Peters Township ![The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo]( "The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Holy Family Learning-washington
Special Education School
1530 Hillcrest St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2104
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2104
7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
TEC Education Center ![TEC Education Center Photo - TEC Education Center Entrance]( "TEC Education Center Photo - TEC Education Center Entrance")
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Wesley Bridge
Special Education School
100 Emerson Ln Ste 1525
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
7.2 miles
Gr: 12 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
2575 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(888) 597-3432
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(888) 597-3432
5.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 4 students
Wesley K-8
Special Education School
243 Johnston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-6444
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-6444
6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 44 students
St. Louise De Marillac School
(Catholic)
310 Mcmurray Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 835-0600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 835-0600
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - McMurray KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - McMurray KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
2.9 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
McMurray KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 28 students Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School - Peters Township ![The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo]( "The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Claysville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Main St
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
9294 miles
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
9295.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Avella El Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
9295.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
9295.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mcguffey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
9295.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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