For over four decades, Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) on Newport Road in Lititz, Pennsylvania, has been a partner of Christian families, providing a safe, nurturing environment for children from Pre-K through High School.
Christian education at LAMS encourages academic freedom and personal expression through technology, research, athletics, and the arts.
Students acquire and apply knowledge, developing cognitive and social skills understood from a Biblical perspective.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,330
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lititz Area Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, mild learning differences
Year Founded
1978
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Ample scholarship available by application.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Nicole Zimmerman
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Archery ClubElementary Choir
Elementary Recorder Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School ChoirMiddle School Drama
Middle School Orchestra/Band
School Notes
- School Motto: Love...always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres
- Christian education at LAMS integrates faith with human experience by recognizing God, in Jesus Christ, as the creator and sustainer of all life.
- Our focus as educators and parents is on equipping our children with skills and understanding to become all God wants them to be.
- Our mission is to provide a K-High School Christ-centered education within an Anabaptist framework to Christian families in our geographic area.
- Our academic program meets a variety of student needs in an environment that values the whole person.
- Our vision is to help equip each student with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful Christian living.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lititz Area Mennonite School cost?
Lititz Area Mennonite School's tuition is approximately $5,330 for private students.
What schools are Lititz Area Mennonite School often compared to?
Lititz Area Mennonite School is often viewed alongside schools like Lititz Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Lititz Area Mennonite School offer?
Lititz Area Mennonite School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Lititz Area Mennonite School's ranking?
Lititz Area Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lititz Area Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Lititz Area Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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