Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Jenkins School
About the School
- The Jenkins School in Lancaster, PA, serves 60 students in preschool and kindergarten within a large suburban, nonsectarian early childhood program.
- Founded in 1970, the school employs one teacher with 90% holding advanced degrees and maintains an average class size of 10.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 60:1 and offers a casual dress code and summer school options.
- Located near other early childhood centers in Lancaster, The Jenkins School provides education in a suburban setting with 8.33% student diversity.
- The Jenkins School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for faculty holding advanced degrees.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Jenkins School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
IU13 therapists
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
The tuition varies considering the grade of the class desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jenkins School's ranking?
The Jenkins School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Jenkins School?
The application deadline for The Jenkins School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(717) 405-3287
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Alternative School
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Distance: 2.5 mi
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Sports: 15
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595 Centerville Rd
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(717) 898-8426
Distance: 1.0 mi
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