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Resurrection Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Lancaster, PA

521 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011

Resurrection Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 108 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 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–8
Students
108
Teachers
12.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    158’11–12173’13–14151’15–16125’17–18105’19–20103’21–22108’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K7
    K14
    115
    26
    315
    417
    59
    68
    710
    814

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino52%
    White19%
    Asian13%
    Black12%
    Two or more races5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Resurrection Catholic School 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 Resurrection Catholic School

    What grades does Resurrection Catholic School serve?

    Resurrection Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Resurrection Catholic School?

    About 108 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Resurrection Catholic School?

    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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