Ephrata Mennonite School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 294 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,350
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ephrata Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ephrata Mennonite School
Kind	30
1	28
2	22
3	27
4	26
5	24
6	26
7	23
8	19
9	11
10	21
11	18
12	19

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1946

School Calendar

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

294 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,350

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Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

School Notes

Ephrata Mennonite School has been providing Christian education in the context of an Anabaptist faith environment for many years. Ephrata Mennonite provides pupils with faith-infused learning, stressing service, godliness, and harmonious interpersonal relationships.
Ephrata Mennonite School is committed to an Anabaptist/Mennonite faith understanding but also embraces families of other Christian traditions.

School Motto: Learning to Serve

Ephrata Mennonite School has been providing Christian education in the context of an Anabaptist faith environment for many years. Ephrata Mennonite provides pupils with faith-infused learning, stressing service, godliness, and harmonious interpersonal relationships. Ephrata Mennonite School is committed to an Anabaptist/Mennonite faith understanding but also embraces families of other Christian traditions.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Ephrata Mennonite School cost?

Ephrata Mennonite School's tuition is approximately $7,350 for private students.

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Ephrata Mennonite School is often viewed alongside schools like Gehmans Mennonite School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Ephrata Mennonite School?

The acceptance rate of Ephrata Mennonite School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Ephrata Mennonite School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What is Ephrata Mennonite School's ranking?

Ephrata Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ephrata Mennonite School?

The application deadline for Ephrata Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,917 for elementary schools and $14,910 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).