Southwood School in Canonsburg, PA, serves 54 all鈥揵oys students in grades 2 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
The nonsectarian special education school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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.:
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).
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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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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
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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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