Lancaster Cooperative Preschool

538 W Chestnut Street Lancaster, PA 17603
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

About the School

  • Lancaster Cooperative Preschool in Lancaster, PA, enrolls 33 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving up to pre–kindergarten.
  • Founded in 1969, the school operates in a city setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 12.
  • The faculty at this Lancaster preschool holds a 100% rate of advanced degrees, ranking among the highest in Pennsylvania private schools.
  • The school enrolls a diverse student body with 11% students of color and admits students on a rolling basis.
  • Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is a co–ed early learning program serving families seeking education prior to kindergarten in Lancaster.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lancaster Cooperative Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1969
School Motto
Play is the Work of Childhood.

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,520 - $3,040

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lancaster Cooperative Preschool's ranking?
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lancaster Cooperative Preschool?
The application deadline for Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster, PA is $11,085 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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