Lancaster Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 568 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lancaster Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lancaster Country Day School
Pre-K	48
Kind	30
1	29
2	22
3	31
4	26
5	41
6	41
7	40
8	43
9	61
10	40
11	57
12	59

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1908

School Calendar

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Campus Size

26 acres

School Motto

Fax mentis et cordis incendium gloriae. The spark that kindles the mind and heart illuminates a lifetime.

Student Body

Total Students

568 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

84%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1296

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

43%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

SANDRA ABRAHAM

Admissions Associate

RUBY DHILLON

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SquashSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Winter Track

Colors

Grey, Maroon

School Mascot

Cougar

School Notes

An independent, college-preparatory school founded in 1908, Lancaster Country Day School combines a rigorous curriculum with a supportive and encouraging faculty to ensure that every preschool-12th grade student receives the best education available. In addition to Lancaster, students come from Hershey, York and Reading to become part of our vibrant, high-spirited community.

An independent, college-preparatory school founded in 1908, Lancaster Country Day School combines a rigorous curriculum with a supportive and encouraging faculty to ensure that every preschool-12th grade student receives the best education available. In addition to Lancaster, students come from Hershey, York and Reading to become part of our vibrant, high-spirited community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lancaster Country Day School often compared to?

Lancaster Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like New School Montessori by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Lancaster Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Lancaster Country Day School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Lancaster Country Day School offer?

Lancaster Country Day School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. Lancaster Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Lancaster Country Day School's ranking?

Lancaster Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lancaster Country Day School?

The application deadline for Lancaster Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

Our child is in her eighth year at Country Day. We are so proud of the student she is, and the woman she is becoming. Her interest in learning, confidence in tackling challenging subjects and persistence to the end is a testament to the teaching and encouragement she has received from her devoted teachers in the classroom, in the Arts and on the athletic fields. We are confident she will be prepared for her future with her life at LCDS as a stronghold.

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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).