Lincoln Independent School in Ephrata, PA serves 33 co–educational students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
Lincoln Independent School is affiliated with the Mennonite orientation, reflecting its religious foundation.
This rural Pennsylvania private school offers an enrollment size smaller than nearby elementary and secondary options.
Lincoln Independent School is located within 2 miles of several other private schools serving grades 1 through 12 in Ephrata and surrounding areas.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lincoln Independent School?
The application deadline for Lincoln Independent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Lincoln Independent School is Hinkletown Mennonite School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pieffer Hill Parochial School (1.1 miles away)
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Pieffer Hill Parochial School
(Mennonite)
988 Red Run Rd
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 445-4076
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 445-4076
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Hinkletown Mennonite School![Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo]( "Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo")
(Mennonite)
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Mennonite)
219 Conestoga Creek Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 723-7585
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 723-7585
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 31 students
Muddy Creek Christian School
(Mennonite)
988 Beam Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8529
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8529
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
Hahnstown Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
255 Hahnstown Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-2694
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-2694
2 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 67 students
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