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Best Lawrence County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lawrence County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLawrence County Total Schools
20258
20249
202316
20223
20213
20205
20195
20185
20174
20165
20154
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# Students
605 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202576126179
202470117172
202347123174
2022104150185
2021104147180
202080131171
201977138175
201877136172
2017107152180
2016109151178
2015117146167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202516%27%34%
202416%27%34%
202318%26%33%
202219%26%33%
202119%25%32%
202019%25%32%
20196%25%31%
20186%25%31%
20179%25%32%
20167%25%32%
20157%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202516:111:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202220:112:111:1
202120:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202520%53%55%
202420%53%54%
202320%52%54%
202220%52%54%
202120%51%54%
202020%51%54%
201920%51%53%
201820%51%53%
201720%51%53%
201623%51%52%
201523%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025111515
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021111415
2020111415
2019111415
2018111415
2017111415
2016121415
2015111415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,895
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,895$14,956$15,012
2024$4,530$12,587$13,254
2023$4,530$12,103$12,626
2022$4,530$11,906$12,187
2021$4,530$11,950$11,800
2020$4,530$11,607$11,512
2019$4,530$11,350$11,293
2018$4,530$11,328$11,017
2017$4,530$11,058$10,708
2016$3,750$10,235$10,356
2015$3,750$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202533%45%34%
202433%44%34%
202333%44%34%
202233%43%33%
202133%43%33%
202033%42%32%
201933%40%31%
201833%39%30%
201733%38%30%
201632%37%29%
201532%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$6,231$7,073
2024$1,000$6,078$6,930
2023$1,000$6,133$6,469
2022$1,000$6,153$6,289
2021$1,000$6,023$6,055
2020$1,000$6,001$5,921
2019$1,000$5,966$5,795
2018$1,000$6,003$5,456
2017$1,000$5,641$5,319
2016$750$5,050$5,105
2015$750$4,895$5,030
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.560.600.65
20240.550.590.65
20230.430.590.65
20220.560.590.64
20210.560.590.64
20200.550.580.64
20190.400.570.63
20180.400.570.63
20170.470.540.61
20160.460.540.61
20150.500.540.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20231%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
33 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20234%10%8%
20225%10%7%
20215%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
336 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
55%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202555%58%52%
202457%59%52%
202372%59%52%
202239%60%54%
202139%60%54%
202053%61%54%
201974%61%56%
201874%61%56%
201766%64%58%
201668%64%58%
201561%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
232 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
38%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202538%23%26%
202436%23%26%
202323%23%25%
202254%22%25%
202154%22%25%
202042%22%24%
201923%22%24%
201823%21%23%
201731%21%22%
201630%21%22%
201536%20%21%
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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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