Hinkletown Mennonite School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Hinkletown Mennonite School

272 Wanner Road Ephrata, PA 17522

Tel: (717) 354-7100

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,575
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #3 - Pre-K at HMS is a hands-on, play-based program for four- and five-year-olds.

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #5 - Early Childhood Education at HMS - Nurturing the growth of the whole child through exploration

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #6 - Elementary Grades: HMS creates life-long learners through innovative instruction and attention to students' needs

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #7 - Middle School Community - Providing a Christian context for growing independence and leadership development

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #8 - Middle school options like drama, music, interscholastic sports, clubs and much more give students the opportunity to explore their interests and discover their own gifts.

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #9 - Mentor groups build relationships, community and accountability during the middle school years of growing independence.

Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo #10 - Music & choir participation for all students

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About the School

Hinkletown Mennonite School`s Venture Program offers a personalized and flexible option for grades 9 through 12.
Blending hands-on, collaborative, and online learning with internships and community partnerships, students will be prepared for the future they envision -- in the workforce or through higher education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,575
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Hinkletown Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hinkletown Mennonite School
Pre-K	25
Kind	26
1	29
2	15
3	29
4	16
5	15
6	28
7	21
8	19
9	12
10	6
11	10
12	8

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

executive function processing difficulties, ADD/ADHD, other diagnosed learning disorders

Year Founded

1981

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Students Learning & Living God鈥檚 Purposes.

Student Body

Total Students

259 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

56%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Apr. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,575

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Tuition Notes

Financial assistance available

% on Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Melissa Beidler

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chapel CommitteeNewspaper

Service ProjectsStudent Council

Yearbook (Middle School)

Arts and Music Programs:

Band - Junior & SeniorChamber Choir

Choral GroupsDrama Productions

HandbellsMusic Lessons

Schoolwide Enrichment Time mini-courseStrings Ensemble - Junior & Senior

Worship Team

School Notes

Hinkletown Mennonite School is a Christ-centered, child-focused, Pre-K - Grade 12 school where children explore, parents participate and teachers nurture. Operating as a parent-governed school, HMS invites parents to partner with the school to nurture the gifts, skills, and faith of their children.
Hinkletown Mennonite School is located 4 miles from Ephrata & New Holland in rural Lancaster County, between the cities of Lancaster and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Education at HMS:
- inspires students to be life-long learners
- integrates Christ's teachings and Anabaptist values of peacemaking, service and community into everyday learning
- shapes a Christ-centered worldview
- develops each student's God-given gifts
- adapts holistic instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Hinkletown Mennonite School is a Christ-centered, child-focused, school where children explore, parents participate and teachers nurture. Operating as a parent-governed school, HMS invites parents to partner with the school to nurture the gifts, skills, and faith of their children.
- HMS serves students in pre-k through high school
- Our Vision
- What we want to see: Students learning & living God's purposes.
- Our Mission
- Education at HMS:
- - inspires students to be life-long learners
- - integrates Christ's teachings and Anabaptist* values of peacemaking, service & community into everyday learning
- - shapes a Christ-centered worldview
- - develops each student's God-given gifts
- - adapts holistic instruction to meet the needs of each student
- *Anabaptist -the term is most commonly used to refer to the Anabaptists of 16th century Europe. Today the descendants of the 16th century European movements (particularly the Amish, Hutterites, Mennonites, Church of the Brethren, Brethren in Christ, and other respective German Baptist variants) are the most common bodies referred to as Anabaptist.
Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hinkletown Mennonite School cost?

Hinkletown Mennonite School's tuition is approximately $6,575 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hinkletown Mennonite School?

The acceptance rate of Hinkletown Mennonite School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Hinkletown Mennonite School offer?

Hinkletown Mennonite School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Hinkletown Mennonite School's ranking?

Hinkletown Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Hinkletown Mennonite School?

The application deadline for Hinkletown Mennonite School is Apr. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 15 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,917 for elementary schools and $14,910 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).