Lancaster Country Day School vs. New School Montessori
Should you attend Lancaster Country Day School or New School Montessori? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Lancaster Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
New School Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
An independent, college-preparatory school founded in 1908, Lancaster Country Day School combines a rigorous curriculum with a supportive and encouraging faculty to ensure that every preschool-12th grade student receives the best education available. In addition to Lancaster, students come from Hershey, York and Reading to become part of our vibrant, high-spirited community.
The mission of New School Montessori is to facilitate the unfolding of each child`s unique potential through an outstanding education in a peaceful atmosphere of respect and acceptance among children and adults.
We enable children to meet future challenges and encourage a love of learning, independent thinking, social responsibility, and individuality.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1908
1990
Students Body
Total Students
568 students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
21
Pre-K Students
48
80
Kindergarten Students
30
20
Grade 1 Students
29
15
Grade 2 Students
22
17
Grade 3 Students
31
14
Grade 4 Students
26
23
Grade 5 Students
41
17
Grade 6 Students
41
14
Grade 7 Students
40
20
Grade 8 Students
43
14
Grade 9 Students
61
-
Grade 10 Students
40
-
Grade 11 Students
57
-
Grade 12 Students
59
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
84%
n/a
Average Class Size
12
20
Number of AP Classes
15
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average SAT score
1296
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$18,535
% on Financial Aid
43%
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
SANDRA ABRAHAM
Sheila Harrison
Admissions Associate
RUBY DHILLON
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross Country Running