At The Harry S. Tack Education Center at the Sewickley Campus, Watson offers an approved private school that is licensed to serve children ages 3 to 21 with autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments and other developmental disabilities. The Education Center`s classrooms are staffed by a special education teacher and two paraprofessionals. The staff to student ratio is approximately 1:2. Each classroom team consists of the teacher, paraprofessionals and related service professionals. Service professionals available to the classroom include speech and language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, social workers, behavior specialists and a school nurse. Additionally, there are "special" classes: art, music, library and adapted physical education. These classrooms are staffed by a teacher certified in their respective content area. A paraprofessional is assigned to each special classroom as well.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Watson Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1917
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
![Watson Institute Student By Grade Watson Institute Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/25000/25026/watson-institute-chart-b3BKf8z.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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What is Watson Institute's ranking?
Watson Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Watson Institute?
The application deadline for Watson Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Date
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of Preschool
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Early Dismissal / Last Day for Students
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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