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.:
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 91s
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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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
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
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