Lancaster Cooperative Preschool (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Lancaster Cooperative Preschool

538 W Chestnut Street Lancaster, PA 17603

Tel: (717) 393-1733

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 33 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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About the School

Lancaster Cooperative Preschool in Lancaster, PA, enrolls 33 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving up to pre鈥搆indergarten.
Founded in 1969, the school operates in a city setting and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 12.
The faculty at this Lancaster preschool holds a 100% rate of advanced degrees, ranking among the highest in Pennsylvania private schools.
The school enrolls a diverse student body with 11% students of color and admits students on a rolling basis.
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is a co鈥揺d early learning program serving families seeking education prior to kindergarten in Lancaster.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 33 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lancaster Cooperative Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Nursery	12
Pre-K	12
Kind	9

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1969

School Motto

Play is the Work of Childhood.

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1,520 - $3,040

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Lancaster Cooperative Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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The application deadline for Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster, PA is $11,085 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lancaster, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).