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New School Montessori vs. Lancaster Country Day School

Should you attend New School Montessori or Lancaster Country Day School? 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

School
New School Montessori Photo - In the care of New School Montessori teachers, children grow not only in knowledge, but also in curiosity, kindness, and self-belief.
New School Montessori
935 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
Elementary school
Lancaster Country Day School Photo
Lancaster Country Day School
(1)
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
Combined school
Top Rankings

New School Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body

Lancaster Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered
School History
Oldest founding date
School Type
Montessori School
n/a
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1990
1908
County
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA

Students Body

Total Students
255 students
568 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
26%
Students by Grade

Students by Grade

Nursery Students
21
-
Pre-K Students
80
48
Kindergarten Students
20
30
Grade 1 Students
15
29
Grade 2 Students
17
22
Grade 3 Students
14
31
Grade 4 Students
23
26
Grade 5 Students
17
41
Grade 6 Students
14
41
Grade 7 Students
20
40
Grade 8 Students
14
43
Grade 9 Students
-
61
Grade 10 Students
-
40
Grade 11 Students
-
57
Grade 12 Students
-
59

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
84%
Average Class Size
20
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
Courses Link
n/a
Average SAT score
n/a
1296
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$18,535
n/a
% on Financial Aid
n/a
43%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Sheila Harrison
SANDRA ABRAHAM
Admissions Associate
n/a
RUBY DHILLON

Sports

Total Sports Offered
n/a
15
Sports
n/a
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SquashSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Esports Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross Country Running

 
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