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#502 of 873 private schools in PA
New Castle Christian Academy
Elementary School · New Castle, PA
A private elementary school in New Castle, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1701 ALBERT ST STE A, New Castle, PA 16105
- 12.1:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,256
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16105; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–2 | 1.4 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Union Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Neshannock Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Castle Christian Academy is listed in New Castle, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Castle Christian Academy
New Castle Christian Academy is a private elementary school in New Castle, PA, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Castle Christian Academy
What grades does New Castle Christian Academy serve?
New Castle Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Castle Christian Academy?
New Castle Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Christian Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Castle Christian Academy rank in PA?
New Castle Christian Academy ranks #502 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is New Castle Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Castle Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Castle Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, New Castle Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Castle Christian Academy a religious school?
New Castle Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Phone
- (724) 658-5858
- Area population (ZIP 16105)
- 15,195
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 16105; 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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