Watson Institute Education Center South in Bridgeville, PA serves 129 students in grades PK–12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 20 teaching staff supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 24% of students represent diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the student population's composition.
As a special education school, it offers tailored services for students from preschool through 12th grade in a suburban setting.
Watson Institute Education Center South is one of several private education options in Bridgeville, providing specialized programs alongside nearby schools serving a range of grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Watson Institute Education Center South?
The application deadline for Watson Institute Education Center South is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Watson Institute Education Center South is Wesley Bridge (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southwood School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kingdom Care Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wesley Bridge
Special Education School
100 Emerson Ln Ste 1525
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 6 students
Kingdom Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
538 Hickory Grade Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 220-7197
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 220-7197
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 202 students
3197 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4776
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4776
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
311 Station St
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
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Daycare / Preschool
391 Meeting House Rd.
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-1777
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-1777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wesley Bridge
Special Education School
100 Emerson Ln Ste 1525
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 885-7017
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 6 students
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
311 Station St
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Ss Simon & Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
1625 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 563-1353
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 563-1353
4.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 143 students
2500 Bethel Church Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-4040
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-4040
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Paul Seminary
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
2900 Noblestown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 456-3048
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 456-3048
5.7 miles
Gr: 12 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
311 Station St
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 338-4200
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
2575 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(888) 597-3432
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(888) 597-3432
2.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 4 students
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(Catholic)
1734 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Tuition listed
1734 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 447-5181
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 447-5181
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 88 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley K-8
Special Education School
243 Johnston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-6444
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-6444
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kingdom Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
538 Hickory Grade Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 220-7197
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 220-7197
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 202 students
3197 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4776
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4776
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bridgeville KinderCare ![Bridgeville KinderCare Photo - We offer enrichment classes such as Phonics!]( "Bridgeville KinderCare Photo - We offer enrichment classes such as Phonics!")
Daycare / Preschool
391 Meeting House Rd.
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-1777
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-1777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Montessori Children's Schoolhouse
Montessori School
1782 Mayview Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 257-9717
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 257-9717
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus ![Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus Photo - Preschoolers coding using Chromebooks.]( "Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon Campus Photo - Preschoolers coding using Chromebooks.")
(Catholic)
1734 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 341-5444
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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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
9301.1 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
9302.7 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
9302.7 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
9302.8 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
9302.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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