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The Jenkins School

3131 Columbia Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Tel: (717) 295-1548
www.thejenkinsschool.com
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The Jenkins School in Lancaster, PA, serves 60 students in preschool and kindergarten within a large suburban, nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1970, the school employs one teacher with 90% holding advanced degrees and maintains an average class size of 10.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 60:1 and offers a casual dress code and summer school options.
Located near other early childhood centers in Lancaster, The Jenkins School provides education in a suburban setting with 8.33% student diversity.
The Jenkins School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for faculty holding advanced degrees.

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Top Rankings

The Jenkins School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees

School Overview

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
IU13 therapists
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
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Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
The tuition varies considering the grade of the class desired.
Source: Verified school update
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What is The Jenkins School's ranking?
The Jenkins School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Jenkins School?
The application deadline for The Jenkins School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster, PA is $11,085 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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