Lancaster County Christian School vs. Dayspring Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
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.
Year Founded
2010
1987
Students Body
Total Students
517 students
373 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
11
Pre-K Students
42
18
Kindergarten Students
43
30
Grade 1 Students
53
27
Grade 2 Students
51
30
Grade 3 Students
51
30
Grade 4 Students
34
26
Grade 5 Students
26
32
Grade 6 Students
38
29
Grade 7 Students
38
31
Grade 8 Students
25
28
Grade 9 Students
30
19
Grade 10 Students
26
30
Grade 11 Students
29
12
Grade 12 Students
31
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
45%
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Number of AP Classes
7
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:25
1:8
Average SAT score
1116
1244
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$13,900
Tuition Notes
n/a
$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
% on Financial Aid
n/a
45%
Admissions Director
n/a
Karol Hasting
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Entrepreneurship Club, National Honor Society, Stem Club, The Arts Club, Theatre Performance
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