The Lancaster area offers many excellent public schools, private schools, and colleges. Each school is dedicated to giving their students multiple opportunities to succeed in various areas. Parents, teachers, and community members of Lancaster all work together to ensure that their students are being challenged and are accomplishing their goals.
Public Schools
The Lancaster Public School District was established in 1836, making it the second oldest district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The district serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. The Lancaster District operates thirteen elementary school, four middle schools, one high school, and two alternative schools.
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Lancaster Private Schools
Dayspring Christian Academy (PK-12)
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As you are prayerfully considering what school will inspire your child to excellence, please explore the valuable resources provided to help you make the best decision for your family. From a background on the Principle Approach and discussion of our doctrinal beliefs to testimonies from students and parents, we would like to share what makes Dayspring Christian Academy unique.
Lancaster Catholic High School (9-12)
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As a Catholic co-educational diocesan secondary school, Lancaster Catholic High School offers a quality education which helps students integrate their faith with the knowledge they acquire and the skills they develop, so they may serve the community as responsible adults. Lancaster Catholic is open to all students who are capable of maintaining and willing to adhere to the academic standards and discipline policies of the school. We strive to make a Lancaster Catholic education accessible to all who support its endeavors.
Lancaster Christian School (K-12)
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Lancaster Christian School, founded by parents in 1954, is owned and operated by the parents whose children attend the school. The Board of Directors is comprised of parents elected by the membership of the Christian School Association of Lancaster, the governing body of the school. This structure facilitates the parents’ God-given role to be active in their children’s upbringing. School parents are encouraged to join the Christian School Association of Lancaster, which owns and operates the school.
Lancaster Country Day School (K-12)
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Lancaster Country Day School is a private, independent, non-sectarian, coeducational, college-preparatory school. Founded in 1908, we now serve families from Lancaster and five surrounding counties in south-central Pennsylvania.
On our 26-acre campus, about 500 students experience geographic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity combined with rigorous academic standards. And with our uncommonly low 8:1 student/teacher ratio, each of our students enjoys the rewards of a truly multi-dimensional education.
All of our students, from preschool through twelfth grade, are included under one roof – an increasingly rare approach which helps develop individuals who share a strong sense of community.
Lancaster Mennonite School Lancaster Campus (6-12)
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Lancaster Mennonite School offers a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program to approximately 1,550 students at four campuses:
• Kraybill Campus, Grades PreK–8
• Lancaster Campus, Grades 6–12
• Locust Grove Campus, Grades PreK–8
• New Danville Campus, Grades PreK–6
Students are invited to transfer to Lancaster Mennonite at any grade level. Many enter the school at the PreK or kindergarten level, but Lancaster Mennonite also welcomes a significant number of students at the middle and high school levels.
Living Word Academy (PK-12)
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Living Word Academy has been serving Christian families from Lancaster County and the surrounding area for over 25 years. With a student body of over 310 students, Living Word Academy is one of the largest and most diverse Christian schools in the area. Fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the school provides a quality education from a biblical worldview for children in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12.
New School of Lancaster (PK-8)
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Inspired by the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori and driven by our commitment to the whole child, The New School of Lancaster has served children and their families since 1990. Our school seeks to provide a diverse community where children can pursue the interdisciplinary achievement of academic, physical and spiritual health.
Because we believe the process of learning is joyful and satisfying, our children are trusted to take responsibility for themselves, for their own time, for the completion of tasks and for their place in our community. We believe children should be offered respect and encouragement to explore, to question, and to repeat and perfect their skills. The carefully created and beautifully maintained environment promotes freedom of movement and a developing sense of order.
Sacred Heart of Jesus School (K-8)
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Focused on academic excellence, nourished by the Eucharist, and guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, the mission of Sacred Heart School is to provide a quality Catholic education for our students whereby they will be prepared to become faithful witnesses of the Gospel and future leaders in our Church and responsible members of society.
St. Anne School (PK-8)
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You have just opened the door to your children’s education…to their academic success, moral and spiritual foundation, and close knit social circle. Saint Anne’s is not just for your children; in fact, we involve, include, and rely on the whole family to make Saint Anne’s the strong community that it is.
• Each morning all students K-8th gather in the church for prayers.
• The Angelus is recited every day at 12:00.
• Afternoon prayer concludes each day.
• Masses are celebrated on Holy Days and other special days throughout the year.
• Religious education is a structured part of each day’s curriculum.
• Sacrament preparation is a primary focus in both 2nd and 8th grades.
St. Leo the Great School (PK-8)
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St. Leo the Great School, a Pre-K through eighth grade school where education, service, and faith combine to provide each student a foundation of high standards in knowledge and ethics.
As a Catholic elementary school, St. Leo the Great School’s teaching philosophy is guided by the belief that each student is a unique gift of God, created with special gifts and talents. It is our goal to nurture and develop those gifts to the benefit of the Church and the community.
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Lancaster Colleges/Universities
Franklin and Marshall College
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Since 1787, Franklin and Marshall College has provided students of high promise and diverse backgrounds with a cooperative learning environment, where professors inspire students to go beyond their expectations. It is a place where the liberal arts and the sciences are connected to the real world, where innovation meets practicality and where students are engaged in the hard work of having an impact on the world.
Franklin and Marshall students explore the natural, social and cultural worlds within a small liberal arts community that offers access to world-class facilities, faculty and research opportunities. Every year, students receive more than $500,000 for research.
Franklin & Marshall College is nationally recognized by The Princeton Review for faculty accessibility. Professors teach, publish and conduct groundbreaking research with their students. Off-campus study is an integral part of the Franklin & Marshall undergraduate degree, and all students are encouraged to have an off-campus or study-abroad experience that fits with their emerging interests. Franklin & Marshall focuses on applying knowledge in an experiential setting. Faculty members challenge students to excel and provide them with best possible preparation for graduate school, professional school or career opportunities.
Located in the historic and vibrant city of Lancaster, Pa., the 180-acre campus includes functional and inspiring academic facilities and a supportive housing system. The College House System, the foundation of residential life at Franklin & Marshall College, encourages self-governance, development and implementation of social and academic programming-and builds life-long friendships.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster
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Established on February 14, 1964 as Harrisburg Area Community College, HACC is devoted to the community and the individual. HACC's devotion to the community stems directly from our mission, which is to foster educational, cultural, work force development, and economic growth of the college service areas. The vehicle by which we do this is to give each of our students (the individuals) the tools and environment to develop his or her own unique potential. This creates an aura by which the communities HACC serves and each individual in those communities can benefit.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has been changing the lives of students for over 100 years. Stevens provides a well-rounded, two-year education that virtually guarantees a good job and the opportunity for a better life. While most students select one of several job offers upon graduation, some choose to further their education. Accredited by the Middle States Association, Stevens offers Associate Degrees in all technical majors. Stevens is unique in many ways. Few two-year colleges have on-campus housing or offer a full range of intercollegiate athletics. We also offer full scholarships to over two-thirds of our students based upon their financial need. One of Stevens' many strengths is its diversity: ethnically, racially, socio-economically, and academically. Males and females of all ages attend Stevens. This diversity, ever reflective of society's work place, is a valuable component of our students' education.
Pennsylvania School of Art and Design
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An accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) is a professional art college, offering four-year Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) programs in:
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Photography
The college also offers Certificate Programs in:
Digital Design Series: Web
Digital Design Series: Print
Home Interiors
Mural Painting
Digital Photography
Lancaster Theological Seminary
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In addition to three degree programs, this seminary sponsors educational programs for youth, lay leaders, newly ordained pastors, seasoned pastors, and ordained leaders heading towards retirement. Our tag line -- "Theological education for every generation" -- points to our commitment to offer education and leadership development for leaders operating at every level of congregations.
Lancaster is a mid-sized town with exceptional cultural opportunities. In conjunction with the Fulton Theater and St. James Episcopal Church, the seminary sponsors "Theology on Stage," an opportunity for faculty members, the Fulton artistic director, and actors to engage the audience in conversation about religious and social themes that surface in the plays presented on stage.
LTS provides numerous ways to engage in theological reflection and to grow in your understanding of the complex worlds of faith and religion.
Lancaster School of Cosmetology
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The Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is an accredited school that was founded and incorporated in 1979. At this time it was located in downtown Lancaster in a single-story building. In 1984 the owners of the school purchased an old elementary school building that was built in 1900, and had been vacant for some 30 years. The two-story building has since undergone a major rehabilitation and modernization, and provides 10,000 square feet of space for classrooms and student laboratory. The school can accommodate more than 60 cars in its parking lot. In 2002 the new owners purchased the school and have continued to make renovations and expand the program offerings.
Empire Beauty School
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Empire Beauty School of Lancaster is one of the 87 campuses of Empire Education Group, which has a 70-year tradition of excellence in beauty school education. You can get started on an exciting, creative and rewarding career in about a year with Empire Beauty School.
Empire Beauty School of Lancaster is conveniently located in the Wheatland Shopping Center.
