Lancaster Country Day School

This school believes wholeheartedly that segregation of students with special needs is completely unacceptable. Educating students with special needs in segregated settings commonly used in public schools undermines the fairness that all students must receive. It is the parent's responsibility to teach their own children the adequate skills to succeed in school. So please don't blame this school for your lack of responsibility in teaching your own children adequate skills to function in a typical school environment.
--Submitted by a teacher

This school is not interested in working with children that have any academic challenges. Please be cautious if you have these concerns for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

Five of my children have had excellent experiences as students of Lancaster Country Day School. Teachers went above and beyond for each child. My children thrived on being shown a wide range of academic content and a strong arts education. As citizens of the world, I am proud of their commitment to participating in life to it's fullest and advocating for the human welfare of all. Nothing will stop them from accomplishing their dreams thanks to the education they received at Lancaster Country Day School!
--Submitted by a parent

It is a horrible school that expects all students to be on college-bound and AP track. Whatever happens to tracking students based on their abilities? Perhaps, schools should return to this practice rather than expect all students to succeed in college. Not everyone can make it in college, which unfortunately is the sad truth that most parents in this school refuse to believe in.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school--both of my children who have very different personalities/learning styles are thriving. The classes are not traditional/rote in nature where all the children are sitting all the time. The faculty employ many different teaching methods to engage the children including hands-on, discovery-based, and more interdisciplinary than I've found elsewhere. Both of our children are very confident individuals who interact well with adults, value their academics, celebrate athletics and are just happy thriving children. You'll hear just as loud cheering for the BrainBusters Team as you will the soccer team--great respect and appreciation of the different talents of the students. Our family has been very pleased with this school and the education it is providing to our children.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers at Lancaster Country day are an extraordinary group. Small class sizes further enhance the Country Day experience. Our older child made the transition to middle school last year and he was well prepared academically for the switch. Equally important, the faculty is in tune with the social issues--which can be significant at this age--guiding each child to become not only a successful student, but a successful person in life.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended LCDS for middle and upper school and I always say I would not be who I am without having gone there. Now, almost 20 years later, I can say that the same feeling is true for my own children. They are confident, relaxed yet challenged on a daily basis. They are truly thriving at LCDS. The teachers are patient, kind and incredibly talented intellectuals. There are so many extracurricular activities to choose from and a feeling of family as we interact with everyone there.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our fifth year at Lancaster Country Day School and we have had (and are having!) a terrific experience. The teachers have wonderful, highly individualized interactions with their students. The hands-on learning experiences and breadth of the education provided has far exceeded our expectations.
--Submitted by a parent

My children started at LCDS last year. We have been very pleased with the experience. Country Day follows the independent school model extremely well -- the school has exceptional faculty, the average class size is 14 and the graduates seem especially well-prepared for college. The school has 17% students of color, and the upper school program's size -- 50 per grade -- is in sync with top schools in Baltimore and Philly. (In the 70s and 80s, some classes were 20-25, but that is no longer the case.)
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent with a child in the Lower School, I have to say we have been very pleased with our experience. Our child is equally challenged by and supported by talented and compassionate faculty and staff. She is recognized and appreciated as the individual she is. Her teachers are able to give her that individualized attention so she has the 'ah ha' moment when she learns the answer while building her confidence and her love of learning. And best of all, every child at LCDS is treated like this.
--Submitted by a parent