Lancaster Mennonite School - New Danville
The New Danville Campus offers a PreK -5 education as part of Lancaster Mennonite School, whose three campuses together offer a comprehensive PreK through 12 education in a nurturing and diverse environment that prepares students to be lifelong learners. Centered in Christ and committed to educational excellence in a community setting, the school exists to transform students so they can change our world through Christlike love, peacemaking and service.
LMS seeks to have a warm ecumenical spirit, valuing students from many different denominational backgrounds.
In addition to valuing Christ-centered educational excellence, Lancaster Mennonite is a place of fun, friendship and mutual respect.
Exceptional teachers are important role models through their teaching, caring and commitment.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 88 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,706
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1942
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Ample scholarships and financial aid available. PreK is $3,780-$7,560/year for 2-5 day Kindergarten is $5,292-$7,560/year for 3-5 day Elementary 1-5th Grade is $8,706/year
% on Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Admissions Director
Christy Horst
School Notes
- Centered in Christ
- Educational excellence
- Faith-infused opportunities
- Caring Christian community
- Peace and service
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