Lancaster Cooperative Preschool serves 33 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten. The student:teacher of Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Top Rankings
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Play is the Work of Childhood.
Source: Verified school update
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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