The Jenkins School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Lancaster, PA
3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
The Jenkins School is an early childhood program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 18 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 80% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 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–K
- Students
- 18
- Teachers
- 1.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Jenkins School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about The Jenkins School
What grades does The Jenkins School serve?
The Jenkins School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Jenkins School?
About 18 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Jenkins 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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