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Lawrence County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 605 students in Lawrence County, PA (there are 28 public schools, serving 12,455 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
75% of private schools in Lawrence County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lawrence County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Castle Christian Academy
New Castle Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1701 Albert Street
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
(1)
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Map of Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)
Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
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Map of Cray Education Center
Cray Education Center
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
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Map of Deer Run Amish School
Deer Run Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
404 S Stone Base Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten
Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3818 Old Butler Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
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Map of St. Vitus School
St. Vitus School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
(1)
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Map of Shepherd School
Shepherd School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
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Map of Wood Lawn School
Wood Lawn School
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
653 Bend Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 944-1194
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Lawrence County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Apple Grove School
Apple Grove School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
1847 Cotton Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Cotton School
Cotton School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
2980 Cotton Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Fayette School
Fayette School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
569 Wagner Rd
Volant, PA 16156
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Map of Indian Run School
Indian Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
Amish
209 Cannery Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Junior Wilson School
Junior Wilson School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
670 Cranberry Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Little Beaver Parochial School
Little Beaver Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Amish
431 New Rd
Enon Valley, PA 16120
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Map of Lusk School
Lusk School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
All-girls (Amish)
671 Lusk Rd
Volant, PA 16156
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Map of Meadow Lark School
Meadow Lark School
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Amish
217 Meadow Lark Ln
New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Map of Thorn Hill School
Thorn Hill School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
299 Fayette Neshannock Falls Rd
Volant, PA 16156
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
605 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,895
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,689

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
33 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
336 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
232 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
38%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, PA is New Castle Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence County?
8 private schools are located in Lawrence County.
How diverse are private schools in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence County?
75% of private schools in Lawrence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lawrence County include: St. Vitus School vs. New Castle Christian Academy, New Castle Christian Academy vs. St. Vitus School

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