LCCS Profile

Lancaster County Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school offering preschool-twelfth grade transformational education to families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. LCCS exists to glorify God as a community of faith and learning dedicated to forming disciples of Jesus Christ. This mission is expressed concretely through four core values of faith, scholarship, virtue, and community. 

Board-Owned and Directed. Lancaster County Christian School is owned and governed by a Board of Directors using Policy Governance®. The board of directors is comprised of parents, alumni, and alumni parents. Management of the school is handled by the Head of School and Administrative Team.

Christ-Centered. The centrality of Christ provides the framework for the educational process at Lancaster County Christian School. All subjects are viewed through the lens of Scripture because all truth is God's truth. This learning platform leads to a broad understanding of God's purposes and enables students to properly integrate knowledge and conduct.

Interdenominational. Lancaster County Christian School welcomes families from diverse evangelical backgrounds and does not promote denominational distinctives. School families represent nearly 100 evangelical churches throughout the area.

By the Numbers (2023-2024)

Students

  • Total Enrollment - 517

  • Average Class Size - 15

  • Student Teacher Ratio - 10:1

  • Diversity - 16% non-caucasian

  • Students represent - 4 counties, 44 zip codes, 21 school districts

  • Churches represented - 98

Faculty

  • 55 (41 full-time, 14 part-time)

Accreditation & Certifications

  • Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

  • Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA)

  • Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA)

  • Cognia

  • National Association of University-Model® Schools (NAUMS)

  • Member of: Educational Records Bureau, College Board, Christian School Management, and Independent School Management

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