Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cray Education Center
About the School
- Cray Education Center in New Castle, PA, serves 32 students in grades 4–12 within a nonsectarian, town–based special education program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 7 teachers to provide specialized instruction.
- Approximately 41% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the town community.
- Located in the town of New Castle, the school offers an alternative private education option for middle and high school students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cray Education Center?
The application deadline for Cray Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cray Education Center is Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy) (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Castle Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
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Gr: 7-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
Distance: 1.5 mi
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
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3818 Old Butler Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Catholic
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
343 E Portersville Road
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Christian
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
Distance: 1.5 mi
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
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
653 Bend Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 944-1194
Distance: 1.5 mi
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
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3818 Old Butler Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students
10143a Main St
New Middletown, OH 44442
(330) 542-2510
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2731 Center Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 N Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
9350.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-3818
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-3818
9350.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5354
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5354
9350.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44100 Crestview Rd Ste B
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4744
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4744
9350.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44100 Crestview Rd Ste C
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4648
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4648
9350.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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