Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southwood School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
Show me:
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
1530 Hillcrest St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2104
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 12 | 6 students
Special Education School
100 Emerson Ln Ste 1525
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 4 students
All-boys | Special Education School
2575 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(888) 597-3432
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 44 students
Special Education School
243 Johnston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-6444
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
310 Mcmurray Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 835-0600
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
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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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