Very Good
#97 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 11% of private schools
Way of Jesus Academy
School · Lancaster, PA
A private school in Lancaster, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
880 HERSHEY AVE, Lancaster, PA 17603
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Way of Jesus Academy 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Way of Jesus Academy is listed in Lancaster, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Way of Jesus Academy
Way of Jesus Academy is a private school in Lancaster, PA, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way of Jesus Academy
What grades does Way of Jesus Academy serve?
Way of Jesus Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Way of Jesus Academy?
Way of Jesus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way of Jesus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Way of Jesus Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Way of Jesus Academy rank in PA?
Way of Jesus Academy ranks #97 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Way of Jesus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Way of Jesus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Way of Jesus Academy a private school?
Yes, Way of Jesus Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Way of Jesus Academy a religious school?
Way of Jesus Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 715-0099
- 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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