Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Goddard School
About the School
- The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
- Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
- The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
- The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
- To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
- Learning for fun.
- Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Goddard School often compared to?
The Goddard School is often viewed alongside schools like Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Goddard School vs. Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Goddard School is West Shore Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mechanicsburg KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 385-9344
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students
Catholic
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 416 students
Catholic
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 385-9344
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
3708 Rosemont Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-9517
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
9319.5 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
9320.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Biglerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
9320.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Upper Adams Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
9320.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
North Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9323.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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