Look into the small private Catholic colleges. There are tons! I went to St. Bonaventure and it’s a good one for an education major. It’s small and very friendly. I would strongly recommend it! I think you would have a shot at large grants and scholarships.
Others in NY: St. John Fisher, Niagara, Canisius, Nazareth, Le Moyne
I can see any of them deeply appreciated what you would have to contribute to their campuses and they seem like they would be a great fit for you.