Lancaster Mennonite brings out the best in students!
As a comprehensive, holistic private school, LM helps students of diverse abilities and interests be all they can be. The student body includes students with academic difficulties as well as Merit Scholars; it includes those who want to work with their hands as well as those who aspire to work toward professional careers. We are proud to offer an expansive offering of STEAM classes and opportunities integrated within our curriculum at all grade levels.
KinderGarten
Our approach is a balanced literacy-enriched program that involves reading, writing, listening and speaking. Many hands-on activities and games enhance the teaching of mathematical skills and concepts.
MOREElementary School
The elementary program emphasizes foundational skills, habits and knowledge. Physical education, music and art, are taught by specialists in facilities devoted to those subjects.
MOREMiddle School
In addition to excellent academic, athletic and social opportunities, all middle school students experience spiritual formation as they study the Bible, participate in devotions and attend chapel.
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While nurturing all gifts and talents, the high school program provides academic rigor that can propel students to top-notch colleges and universities or develop skills that launch careers in high-demand fields. Our comprehensive High School Curriculum offers a great variety of courses and programs, including AP courses, dual enrollment, STEAM, and electives in the fields of technology, agriculture science, spiritual formation, art, music, and many others.
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Why Choose Us
DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS
LM’s academic excellence is evidenced by our 100% college acceptance rate, 99% pass rate of Advanced Placement exams, SAT scores 140 points above the national average. According to College Board data, LM students also score significantly higher on Advanced Placement tests versus national averages over the past five years (2020-2024).
Lancaster Mennonite was named to the 2023-24 AP School Honor Roll at the Silver Level based on criteria that reflects our students high test scores and school’s commitment to increasing college-going culture, opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
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AP & Honors Courses
College Acceptance Rate
College Prep Program
We offer a broad range of challenging courses, including 14 AP Courses, 10 Honors Courses, and numerous dual enrollment courses from Eastern Mennonite University and Messiah University. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of high-achieving students preparing for college. We combine a rigorous education and unique extracurriculars with a caring, Christ-centered community.
Support Services
The staff in the Academic Support program works with students in a holistic way that enables them to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. LM offers services to ensure that students who learn differently are given a chance to realize their full academic potential.
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Educational Programs
For its size, LM produces many National Merit Scholars and Commended Scholars.
LM receives positive feedback from colleges regarding the academic preparation of LM graduates. LM alumni have entered highly selective colleges and universities.
LM students do well in various competitions with students from other schools.
LM students consistently win regional and national awards in art, music, writing, FFA and other competitions.
LM teachers are caring, competent professionals.
A majority of the faculty possess advanced degrees and have lived or studied in other countries, bringing a truly global perspective to their teaching. A number of LM teachers have received recognition at the local, state and national levels.
LM’s holistic programs have a winning tradition.
In athletics as well as clubs, LM programs consistently win at local, district and state levels. LM students have been recognized at the national level for writing, art, spelling and other endeavors.
Surveys of parent satisfaction give LM high marks.
Highly-educated and quality-minded parents are satisfied with Lancaster Mennonite School. The fact that many doctors, lawyers, college professors, school administrators, psychologists and educators want an LM education for their children speaks well of the school’s educational quality. Many quality-conscious and results-oriented business persons also are satisfied that an LM education is worth the investment.
Lancaster Mennonite School is accredited by Cognia and the Mennonite Education Agency.
Being accredited means that LM has met all the standards for accreditation by these two groups and that it has developed and is implementing a measurable plan for student growth in core academic areas as well as spiritual growth.
What Our Graduates ARe Doing
CURIOSITY DRIVES GROWTH IN EDUCATION: Emily Stevens ’17
EMILY STEVENS ‘17 teaches kindergarten through 2nd grade autistic support. Her students are significantly impacted by their autism, so her primary focus is working with them on communication and verbal behavior skills.
Read More HereCREATIVELY USING A FARMHOUSE TO MINISTER TO OTHERS: Juan Marcos Rodriguez ’93
JUAN MARCOS RODRIGUEZ ‘93, better known as MIKE, has always been an “outside-the-box” thinker. His approach to expanding boundaries is a common theme in all that he applies himself to do. Mike shares how he encourages everyone to develop meaningful expression towards God by nurturing curiosity and creativity.
Read More HereUSING CREATIVITY IN WELDING: Elliot Sommers ’23
ELLIOT SOMMERS ‘23 is tasked with daily challenges that make him use his creative side. One day he can be found welding a pipe and the next making a manhole cover lift. It is always fun for him to see what he will be working on each day and he loves the variety of the job.
Read More HereGet in Touch Today
Call 717.740.2429 to speak directly to an admissions counselor and request more information or schedule a campus tour. We look forward to meeting you!
“I have 3 kids who attend LM. We love it! We love the teachers, academic programs, Spanish Immersion program, faith focus, and students. It’s a wonderful community of supportive people.”
— Tricia S., Parent of LM Students