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Best Ephrata Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 557 students in Ephrata, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Ephrata, PA include Hinkletown Mennonite School and Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Ephrata, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Ephrata Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hinkletown Mennonite School
Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo
(Mennonite)
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Point Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
360 W Metzler Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 445-9382
Gr: 1-7 | 22 students
215 Sensenig Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 445-9905
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students

Overview

This Town (Ephrata)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
557 Students
175,815 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
13,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
49%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,598
$12,666
Average % on Financial Aid
69%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,527
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
5,456 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
7,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,668 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
283 Students
90,320 Students
% White Students
51%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
158 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
56,177 Students
% of Others Students
44%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 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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