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 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.
Our Graduates Attend
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
REFUGEE TO HOMEOWNER: TIM CHARLES ’98 SUPPORTS GLOBAL CITIZENS LOCALLY
In his work as an Associate Broker and Realtor with Kingsway Realty, Tim provides his services to refugees interested in home buying. “It takes extra work to help people who are new to U.S. customs, laws, finance, and architecture. It takes a higher level of service in order to counsel them well.” For Tim, Cultivating Global Citizens is about believing that “all people have the intrinsic value of being made in God’s image.”
Read MoreFAMILY LEGACY BETWEEN ETHIOPIA & LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL: HAMELMAL ’93 & BETHLETHEM ’93 YOHANNES GERMAMO
The Yohannes Family has been connected to LM for decades. Sisters came to the United States from Ethiopia for high school and lived in the Graybill Hall Residence Hall as dorm students. Hamelmal currently lives in Virginia and provides financial management and financial system support to the U.S. Government. Bethlehem, is a nurse at Georgetown University Hospital caring for patients before and after surgery.
Read MoreSERVING IN COSTA RICA WITH VIDANET: JENNIFER HOOVER ’90
For the past seven years, my family and I (JENNIFER DIENER HOOVER ‘90) have worked with VidaNet in Heredia, Costa Rica. Vidanet exists to develop global disciples of Jesus Christ through intensive discipleship and mission opportunities. My husband, DARYL HOOVER ‘88 and I serve on the executive leadership team. Daryl is CFO, and I am the hospitality coordinator, mentor for our staff girls, staff nurse and volunteer for the crisis pregnancy service we offer.
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