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Way of Jesus Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Lancaster, PA

551 Abbeyville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
  • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Way of Jesus Academy is a Christian private school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 97 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 506% since 2015–16. Students attend about 6.5 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–12
Students
97
Teachers
12.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 50 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 209 Christian schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    16’15–1667’19–2086’21–2297’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K9
    110
    29
    310
    410
    58
    66
    79
    810
    97
    107
    122

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino36%
    Black28%
    White27%
    Asian7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Way of Jesus Academy 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 Way of Jesus Academy

    What grades does Way of Jesus Academy serve?

    Way of Jesus Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Way of Jesus Academy?

    About 97 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Way of Jesus Academy?

    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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