Way Of Jesus Academy in Lancaster, PA, is a co鈥揺ducational Christian private school offering kindergarten through 10th grade programs in a large suburban setting.
Founded in 2013, the school enrolls 77 students and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 12 faculty members.
The student body is diverse, with 73% representation of students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Pennsylvania private schools.
The academy serves families seeking a faith鈥揵ased education with an emphasis on small class sizes in the Lancaster suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Way Of Jesus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is determined based on household income.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tech Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Way Of Jesus Academy offer?
Way Of Jesus Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Way Of Jesus Academy?
The application deadline for Way Of Jesus Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Way Of Jesus Academy is Dayspring Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Resurrection Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wonder Academy (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wonder Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Anchor Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Acceptance rate listed
650 Juliette Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New School Montessori ![New School Montessori Photo - In the care of New School Montessori teachers, children grow not only in knowledge, but also in curiosity, kindness, and self-belief.]( "New School Montessori Photo - In the care of New School Montessori teachers, children grow not only in knowledge, but also in curiosity, kindness, and self-belief.")
Montessori School
935 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-7655
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-7655
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Anchor Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wonder Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
9306.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
9308.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12165 Winterstown Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
9308.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
9309 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,014 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
9309 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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