Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Merakey
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
An Open Heart Has Room For Everyone
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
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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Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Christian)
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Ridge Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 653-1800
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
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(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
9284.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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1350 Hargus Creek Rd
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(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
9284.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(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
9285.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
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Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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2510 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
9286.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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