Dayspring Christian Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 373 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Dayspring Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dayspring Christian Academy
Nursery	11
Pre-K	18
Kind	30
1	27
2	30
3	30
4	26
5	32
6	29
7	31
8	28
9	19
10	30
11	12
12	18
Ungraded	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

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.

Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

School Motto

Bold. Distinctive. Biblical. A Principle-Approach庐

Student Body

Total Students

373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Average SAT score

1244

(Out of 1600)

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.

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP 2-D Art and Design (Portfolio)AP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP PsychologyAP Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly 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

% on Financial Aid

45%

Admissions Director

Karol Hasting

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Warrior

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Aeronautics ClubBibles 2 School

Math OlympicsSchool Newspaper

Science ClubSTEM Club

Student GovernmentVarsity Leadership

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama

OrchestraUkulele Club

Worship Team

School Notes

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.

Dayspring Christian Academy is a preK-12 classical Christian school in Mountville, PA. Through our Principle Approach, rigorous academic instruction, and experienced faculty, graduates of Dayspring are well-prepared to attend college, trade schools, or enter the workforce. Dayspring offers classical Christian education to students from through 12th grade. Combining academic education with a foundation on biblical principles, our faculty is able to facilitate learning, character development, and critical thinking and reasoning. Each year students go one several field studies, which help them gain hands-on experience in what they have learned in their science, history, and literature courses. These field studies include trips to Washington, DC, New England, and Israel.Through our partnership with Cairn University, as well as Advanced Placement Courses, our high school students can earn up to 30 college credits while still at Dayspring. A full 89% of graduating seniors attend college or post-secondary training after graduation, and several have qualified for the National Merit Program.We offer a two day a week for your 3-year-old child, as well as pre-K for children ages 4-6 years old, , and . Dayspring`s Warriors our compete against top competition in 8 varsity and 5 middle school sports. Varsity sports include golf, boys` soccer, girls` volleyball, cross country, boys` & girls` basketball, girls` lacrosse, and track & field. Teams compete in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District III, as well as the Commonwealth Christian Athletic Conference (CCAC). We also have a cooperative sponsorship program with J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA, which allows our students to participate in additional varsity sports, including football, baseball, softball, bowling, swimming, field hockey, tennis, and wrestling.Dayspring is accredited by or affiliated with several Christian and public education associations, including the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association (MACSA), Discover Christian Schools, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), and the Nehemiah Institute.Dayspring is proud to host and organize the Remember America Speaker Series. Held each spring in downtown Lancaster, PA, this series gathers some of the top thinkers and speakers in America to talk about religious liberties, politics, and government. Past speakers include Franklin Graham, Rick Green, Glenn Beck, Dr. Ben Carson, and Alveda King.Our school is conveniently located on College Avenue in Mountville, PA. We are close to the Mountville Library Center, Susquehanna Dance Center, and across the street from Mountville Park. We are right off of Route 30, making us easy to access from Lancaster and the suburbs in the east, and Columbia and York County to the west. Visit our website to see more of our academic offerings. To schedule a tour of our school for you and your child, call us today at 717-285-2000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dayspring Christian Academy cost?

Dayspring Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $13,900 for private students.

What schools are Dayspring Christian Academy often compared to?

Dayspring Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster County Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Dayspring Christian Academy offer?

Dayspring Christian Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Dayspring Christian Academy's ranking?

Dayspring Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Dayspring Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Dayspring Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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