Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy) in New Castle, PA, serves 30 students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, town–based alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 7 teachers supporting its co–educational programs.
Approximately 17% of the student body is represented by students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
is near other New Castle private schools, including Cray Education Center, which serves grades 4–12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)?
The application deadline for Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy) is Cray Education Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Castle Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cray Education Center
Special Education School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
- miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students
1701 Albert Street
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Shepherd School
(Amish)
4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3818 Old Butler Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cray Education Center
Special Education School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
- miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students
Crossroads ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Academic Boys School
Special Program Emphasis
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
14 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Kennedy Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
14.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 15 students
343 E Portersville Road
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-8787
14.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Learning Christian School
(Christian)
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cray Education Center
Special Education School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
- miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students
1701 Albert Street
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Shepherd School
(Amish)
4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Wood Lawn School
(Amish)
653 Bend Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 944-1194
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 944-1194
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1701 Albert Street
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5858
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
915 S Jefferson St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 654-9297
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3818 Old Butler Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2161
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition listed
10143a Main St
New Middletown, OH 44442
(330) 542-2510
New Middletown, OH 44442
(330) 542-2510
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students
2731 Center Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
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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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