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#334 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 38% of private schools
Watson Institute
School · Sewickley, PA
A private school in Sewickley, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
301 CAMPMEETING RD, Sewickley, PA 15143
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Watson Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,339
Median home value
$434,900
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewickley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 515 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Watson Institute is listed in Sewickley, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Watson Institute
Watson Institute is a private school in Sewickley, PA, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watson Institute
What grades does Watson Institute serve?
Watson Institute serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Watson Institute?
Watson Institute has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Institute is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Watson Institute rank in PA?
Watson Institute ranks #334 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Watson Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Watson Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Watson Institute a private school?
Yes, Watson Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Watson Institute a religious school?
No, Watson Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (141) 274-9285
- Area population (ZIP 15143)
- 21,949
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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