Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Way Of Jesus Academy
About the School
- Way Of Jesus Academy in Lancaster, PA, is a co–educational Christian private school offering kindergarten through 10th grade programs in a large suburban setting.
- Founded in 2013, the school enrolls 77 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 12 faculty members.
- The student body is diverse, with 73% representation of students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Pennsylvania private schools.
- The academy serves families seeking a faith–based education with an emphasis on small class sizes in the Lancaster suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Way Of Jesus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is determined based on household income.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tech Club
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Way Of Jesus Academy offer?
Way Of Jesus Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Way Of Jesus Academy?
The application deadline for Way Of Jesus Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Way Of Jesus Academy is Dayspring Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Resurrection Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wonder Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
650 Juliette Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
935 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-7655
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
9306.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Stewartstown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
9308.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
N Hopewell-winterstown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12165 Winterstown Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
9308.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Dallastown Area Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
9309 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,014 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
9309 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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