Lancaster Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade558 students7 students per teacher
Private schools in Lancaster, PA
21 private schools in Lancaster, PA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Lancaster Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade492 students6 students per teacher
St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
Lancaster, PA
BOverall grade307 students13 students per teacher
St. John Neumann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Lancaster, PA
B+Overall grade186 students14 students per teacher
Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade148 students10 students per teacher
Stone Independent School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
One of 5 independent schools in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
B-Overall grade115 students8 students per teacher
Anchor Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12
The largest Christian school in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
B-Overall grade113 students12 students per teacher
Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
BOverall grade108 students7 students per teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade108 students9 students per teacher
Way of Jesus Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade97 students8 students per teacher
New School Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade88 students6 students per teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
A+Overall grade80 students3 students per teacher
Solvit Academy
Independent school · Grades K–7
One of 5 independent schools in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
B+Overall grade35 students12 students per teacher
Lancaster Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
AOverall grade33 students5 students per teacher
Solvit Academy
Independent school · Grades K–7
One of 5 independent schools in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
B+Overall grade31 students10 students per teacher
Rocky Ridge School
Amish school · Ungraded
Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Lancaster, PA
29 students18 students per teacher
Greenland Amish School
Amish school · Grades 1–8
Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Lancaster, PA
23 students23 students per teacher
River Rock Academy - Lancaster
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
A-Overall grade22 students6 students per teacher
The Jenkins School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Lancaster, PA
A-Overall grade18 students11 students per teacher
Wonder Academy
Early childhood program · Grades K–1
Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Lancaster, PA
A-Overall grade17 students9 students per teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of 4 preschools in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
A-Overall grade9 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Lancaster, PA
How many private schools are in Lancaster, PA?
21 private schools in Lancaster, PA, with about 2,617 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Lancaster, PA?
The most common are Catholic schools (5), independent schools (5), Christian schools (4), Montessori schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Lancaster, PA?
Yes: 6 private schools in Lancaster, PA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Lancaster, PA offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Lancaster, PA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Lancaster, PA have?
The average school has 9.8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Lancaster, PA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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