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#246 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 28% of private schools

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville

Elementary School · Lancaster, PA

A private elementary school in Lancaster, PA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

393 LONG LN, Lancaster, PA 17603

  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment87
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,156

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

36.7%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White58.6%
Black18.4%
Asian12.6%
Two or More8.0%
Hispanic2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pequea EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.7K–61.4 mi357Compare →
Martin SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–82.5 mi650Compare →
Hamilton EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.7 mi335Compare →
Conestoga EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–62.8 mi327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville is listed in Lancaster, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville is a private elementary school in Lancaster, PA, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville

What grades does Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville serve?

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville?

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville?

The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville rank in PA?

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville ranks #246 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville's MySchoolScout rating?

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville a private school?

Yes, Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville a religious school?

Lancaster Mennonite School New Danville has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
87
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lancaster County
Area population (ZIP 17603)
66,788
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17603; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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