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.
MOREHigh School
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.
MOREWhy 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 test success of LM students versus PA and national averages.
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AP & Honors Courses
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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
JORDAN KAUFFMAN ‘05 builds bridges of peace in his role as the Executive Director of New Person Ministries
“Many of the men we work with are grappling with how to rebuild their lives and restore relationships that have been broken in some way,” he says. NPM provides housing, spiritual formation, case management, and a community of accountability and support for men navigating this journey, all in an effort to facilitate restoration and wholeness in their lives.
Read MoreLAWYER MENTORS AS BRIDGE BUILDING, KIMBERLY (NISSLY) HENDERSON ‘05
KIMBERLY (NISSLY) HENDERSON ‘05 looks back fondly on her time at Lancaster Mennonite and remembers Sheri Wenger as a strong influence in her life. “She was a great teacher, really challenging, and prepared me for college. I enjoyed her AP History and Sociology classes, and majored in History and minored in Sociology largely due to her.”
Read MoreMODELING JESUS’ PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE, AMY (YODER) MCGLOUGHLIN ‘90
Since 2013, AMY (YODER) MCGLOUGHLIN ‘90 has been involved with Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), an organization committed to the transforming power of nonviolence. Thinking back on what influenced her to begin working with CPT, she says, “I originally went on a delegation because I was tired of saying that the occupation in Palestine was too complicated to understand. If I believe in the work of peace modeled by Jesus, I need to be willing to get into the complicated mess of history and human relationships.”
Read MoreGet 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