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Montessori Academy of Lancaster

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6

Lancaster, PA

2750 Weaver Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
  • Growing: enrollment up 120% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 108 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 120% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 150 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
108
Teachers
14.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 57 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
150 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 91% of Montessori elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 23 Montessori elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    49’11–1251’13–1476’15–16120’21–22108’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K159
    K28
    115
    222
    39
    49
    518
    67

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Asian5%
    Black2%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori Academy of Lancaster whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Montessori Academy of Lancaster

    What grades does Montessori Academy of Lancaster serve?

    Montessori Academy of Lancaster serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Montessori Academy of Lancaster?

    About 108 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Academy of Lancaster?

    Call the 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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