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Diamond Street Early Childhood Center

1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501

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Tel: (717) 859-4272

www.diamondstreet.org

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Diamond Street Early Childhood Center in Akron, PA, serves 105 co–ed students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.

The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 105:1 for early childhood education.

Affiliated with the Mennonite faith, the center offers programs under an "Other religious" orientation in early childhood and day care services.

Approximately 38% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this Akron early learning program.

This suburban preschool and kindergarten program is part of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers membership network.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 105 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 105 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,745 for elementary schools and $14,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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