Dayspring Christian Academy vs. Lancaster County Christian School
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School Overview
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Student Body
Overview
We are a private Christian school serving preK-12th grade students in Mountville, PA. By offering a Classical Christian education based on The Principle Approach, students grow in character, academic excellence, and critical thinking skills. Yearly field studies include trips to Boston, Washington, and Israel.
Education options for homeschool, online, and foreign exchange students are available.
For a well-rounded, Christian education, call Dayspring Christian Academy at 717-285-2000.
Lancaster County Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school offeringpreschool-twelth grade transformational education to families in Lancaster County, PA. LCCS exists to glorify God as a community of faith and learning dedicated to forming disciples of Jesus Christ. This mission is expressed concretely through four core values of faith, scholarship, virtue, and community.
LCCS aims to graduate love God, love learning, love goodness, and love others.
LCCS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Our program supports students with mild to moderate disabilities, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual and Physical Disabilities, and executive functioning needs.
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Year Founded
1987
2010
Students Body
Total Students
373 students
517 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
11
-
Pre-K Students
18
42
Kindergarten Students
30
43
Grade 1 Students
27
53
Grade 2 Students
30
51
Grade 3 Students
30
51
Grade 4 Students
26
34
Grade 5 Students
32
26
Grade 6 Students
29
38
Grade 7 Students
31
38
Grade 8 Students
28
25
Grade 9 Students
19
30
Grade 10 Students
30
26
Grade 11 Students
12
29
Grade 12 Students
18
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
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Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
7
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:25
Average SAT score
1244
1116
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Elementary students: Khaki pants or jumper and polo shirt with logo. Middle and High school studets: Khaki pants or skirt, button down shirt with logo. Ties for male students in grades 9-12.)
(Elementary students: Khaki pants or jumper and polo shirt with logo. Middle and High school studets: Khaki pants or skirt, button down shirt with logo. Ties for male students in grades 9-12.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,900
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Tuition Notes
$1,175 plus $50 registration fee
3 Day Pre-K and Kindergarten: $6,699
Supplemental Kindergarten (2 days): $3,563
Elementary School: $13,384
Middle & High School: $13,900
$150 Registration Fee for Grades PK-12
Financial Aid is Available
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% on Financial Aid
45%
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Admissions Director
Karol Hasting
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Aeronautics Club, Bibles 2 School, Choir, Drama, Math Olympics, Orchestra, School Newspaper, Science Club, STEM Club, Student Government, Ukulele Club, Varsity Leadership, Worship Team, Yearbook Club
Entrepreneurship Club, National Honor Society, Stem Club, The Arts Club, Theatre Performance