Anchor Christian Academy in Lancaster, PA serves 59 students in grades 7 through 12 in a small–city setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
As a co–educational Christian alternative school, it is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and other special emphasis associations.
Approximately 6.8% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The academy is located in a city community and offers middle and high school education within the Lancaster area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Anchor Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Anchor Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Anchor Christian Academy is Veritas Press Scholars Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
Rocky Springs School
(Amish)
501 Long Rifle Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Veritas Press Scholars Academy
(Christian)
1805 Olde Homestead Ln
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 475 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 519 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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