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Ephrata Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 557 students in Ephrata, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Ephrata, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ephrata Private Preschools (2026-27)

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo
Hinkletown Mennonite School
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
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Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
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Map of Grace Point Academy
Grace Point Academy
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
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Ephrata, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Diamond Road Parochial School
Diamond Road Parochial School
Gr: 1-7 | 22 students
Amish
360 W Metzler Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 445-9382
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Map of Lincoln Independent School
Lincoln Independent School
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Mennonite
215 Sensenig Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 445-9905
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Ephrata, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
557
Students
+28.0% (+122 students) 10-yr
$5,668
Avg. Tuition
+6.9% (+$368) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-5.0% (-1 student) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ephrata)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,206 Schools
# Students
557 Students
176,045 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025186156191
2024171152187
2023152155185
2022144155188
2021144154184
2020158150179
2019152150182
2018152147181
2017146146183
2016146146181
2015145142173
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% Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%25%32%
20248%25%32%
20238%25%32%
20229%25%31%
20219%25%32%
20208%25%31%
20198%25%31%
20188%24%30%
20177%24%31%
20167%24%31%
20156%24%31%
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0.55
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.550.620.65
20240.540.620.65
20230.420.620.65
20220.370.620.64
20210.370.610.64
20200.400.610.64
20190.370.600.64
20180.370.600.64
20170.340.570.62
20160.340.570.62
20150.290.580.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
5,309 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%4%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20172%3%3%
20162%3%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
7,185 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20234%4%8%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%7%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20174%3%6%
20164%3%7%
20154%3%6%
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# Black Students
6 Students
14,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%8%6%
20241%9%6%
20231%9%6%
20221%9%6%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%7%
20191%9%6%
20181%9%6%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%8%6%
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# White Students
283 Students
90,586 Students
% White Students
51%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202551%52%48%
202455%52%48%
202374%52%48%
202278%54%50%
202178%54%50%
202075%54%51%
201978%56%52%
201878%55%52%
201781%58%54%
201681%58%54%
201584%58%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
161 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
248 Students
56,430 Students
% of Others Students
44%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202544%32%34%
202440%32%33%
202319%32%33%
202215%30%31%
202115%30%31%
202018%29%31%
201915%28%30%
201815%29%30%
201712%29%30%
201612%29%29%
20159%29%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
14,005 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202313:113:112:1
202212:113:112:1
202112:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201516:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202549%49%51%
202449%49%51%
202349%49%51%
202249%48%51%
202149%48%50%
202049%47%50%
201949%48%50%
201849%48%50%
201749%49%49%
201649%48%49%
201538%47%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025191516
2024191516
2023191516
2022191516
2021191516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201516
2017201516
2016201416
2015201416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,668
$10,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$5,598$12,883$12,988
2024$5,598$9,313$10,159
2023$6,575$8,594$9,500
2022$6,325$7,971$8,989
2021$6,325$7,943$8,661
2020$6,200$7,523$8,383
2019$6,050$7,431$8,266
2018$5,875$7,366$7,888
2017$5,600$7,295$7,628
2016$5,600$6,597$7,230
2015$5,300$6,657$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
69%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202569%41%31%
202478%40%30%
202370%39%30%
202270%39%29%
202170%39%29%
202070%37%29%
201970%36%28%
201870%36%27%
201770%34%26%
201670%33%25%
201570%30%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,498

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$750$4,438$4,864
2024$500$4,264$4,788
2023$500$4,239$4,663
2022$500$4,244$4,366
2021$500$4,233$4,213
2020$500$4,312$4,101
2019$500$3,755$3,985
2018$500$3,831$3,694
2017$500$3,625$3,658
2016$500$3,145$3,429
2015$500$3,160$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202599%80%83%
202499%89%88%
202399%89%88%
202299%89%88%
202199%88%88%
202099%89%88%
201999%88%88%
201899%88%88%
201799%88%88%
201699%88%88%
201599%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ephrata, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Ephrata, PA include Hinkletown Mennonite School and Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Ephrata?
3 private preschools are located in Ephrata.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ephrata?
100% of private preschools in Ephrata are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Mennonite).

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