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School Overview

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Overall
A-
Matriculation A
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community A-
Reviews B
Lancaster Country Day School combines a rigorous curriculum with a supportive and encouraging faculty to ensure that every preschool-12th grade student receives the best education available.
In addition to Lancaster, students come from Hershey, Reading and York to become part of the vibrant, high-spirited community that Lancaster Newspapers readers voted "Favorite Private School.".
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$28,000
Enrollment
612
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$25 million
AP
12
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28.2
Class Size
12

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 2
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 3
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#62 Rutgers University 1

AP Scores

(2020)
Number of students who took AP tests
51
Number of tests taken
150
22%
32%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(12)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
Human Geography
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
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Sports

(7)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(16)
化学俱乐部
即兴表演
国际象棋
中文和文化
社区服务
纪录片
化学俱乐部
即兴表演
国际象棋
中文和文化
社区服务
纪录片
仁爱之家
义大利语
校报
视频新闻
乐高积木
模拟联合国
音乐
同辈导师
科学调研
美食
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Arts

(19)
Acting
Ballet
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Acting
Ballet
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Music Technology
Performing
Production
Public Speaking
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Drawing
Journal
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
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Contact Info

http://www.lancastercountryday.org/page
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-2916
najarianh@lancastercountryday.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreK-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1908
Campus Size: 30 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

School Code:
TOEFL: 7441
ISEE: 392115
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Frequently Ask Questions about Lancaster Country Day School

Tell me a bit about Lancaster Country Day School.
Lancaster Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1908 , and currently has about 612 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.lancastercountryday.org/page.
Does Lancaster Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Lancaster Country Day School is offering 12 AP courses.

In recent years, 32 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Lancaster Country Day School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lancaster Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.5% go to top 25, and about 3.93% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Lancaster Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lancaster Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Lancaster Country Day School?
The day tuition for Lancaster Country Day School in 2024 is $28,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at najarianh@lancastercountryday.org .
Where is Lancaster Country Day School located?
Lancaster Country Day School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is Lancaster Country Day School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lancaster Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 277 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Lancaster Country Day School has been favorited by 67 users.
How do I complete an application for Lancaster Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Lancaster Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Lancaster Country Day School’s official site: http://www.lancastercountryday.org/page or call them at 717-392-2916.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Lancaster Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster Mennonite School - Lancaster Campus and Dayspring Christian Academy-PA.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Lancaster Country Day School?
The overall rating for Lancaster Country Day School is A-.

The section ratings of Lancaster Country Day School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport Baltimore-Washington International Airport

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