PRIVATE EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

2024-2025 School Year

Now Enrolling Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9

Imagine a school that cultivates the best in students AND in families. One that focuses on the whole child to provide customized education in small class settings rooted in discovery, exploration, connection and community. All of that and more is now a reality at The Mary Francis Bachman School, a private education choice located in the Lancaster, PA area.

Enrollment is now open for students in grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.

  • In-person learning Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.
  • Available in Lancaster, PA at the CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health campus.
  • Waldorf-informed curriculum focused on experiential education.

Discover the difference of true experiential learning focused on helping students and families thrive together.

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    Join Us for an Info Session!

    Meet the faculty and staff, learn more about the school, what sets the approach to education apart, and get all your questions answered about the 2025-2026 school experience during one of our upcoming info sessions. All sessions will be held at the Bachmann School Campus (1834 Lititz Pike)

    • Saturday, March 29 at 10AM
    • Saturday, April 12 at 10:00am
    • Saturday, April 16 at 10:00am
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    Discovery, Exploration & Adventure

    The Bachmann School welcomes students to a program tailored to their individual needs supported by a community of peers, families, teachers and staff dedicated to helping each student on their journey of learning and discovery.

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    Waldorf-Informed Approach

    Discover an approach to experiential education and development that nurtures the whole child, mind, body and spirit, and inspires a commitment to community, service, and stewardship.

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    Customized Experienial Learning

    Each child’s educational journey is personalized through an arts-infused and experiential-based approach to learning that helps each student learn, grow, and thrive through meaningful engagement.

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    Small Classes & Supportive Teachers

    The warm, supportive environment is one where students and their families develop relationships with caring teachers and staff focused on helping each child develop their unique gifts and talents.

     

    LEARNING TO THRIVE

    The 2023-2024 School Year

    Intellectual discovery, artistic expression, experiential exploration, community-minded connections and so much more are ready to be discovered during the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment is now open for students entering grades 5 to 8. To maximize the experience for students and keep class sizes small and personalized, only a limited number of spots are available in each grade.

    TAILORED TO YOUR FAMILY

    Fair Share Tuition

    The opportunity and possibility of The Mary Francis Bachmann School is open to everyone. Just as each student’s learning journey is personalized, so too is each family’s tuition contribution. Your individual tuition is tailored to your unique means and needs to ensure it is the right fit for your family. Families who join us for the 2023-2024 school year also receive a special “Founding Family” contribution credit that will be applied as long as your student is enrolled at the school. Reach out to learn more.

    Middle School Enrollment Now Open

    Grades 5 to 8

    During this introductory year of the Mary Francis Bachmann School, middle school students will work with a team of teachers to explore a world of learning and engagements including discovering ancient civilizations that continue to shape our world today, explore the realms of plants and animals, expand their use of language, information and skills all while learning what it means to be a valuable and important citizen of our community and the world.

    Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm
    CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Campus in Lancaster, PA

    Students will receive group and individual-level engagement with class and subject teachers who assist, engage and inspire our students with lessons in math, science, social studies, agricultural arts and ecology, and Spanish.

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    A Bright Future: Looking Ahead to 2024-2025

    Construction of brand-new campus for the Mary Francis Bachmann School is advancing and we are looking forward to welcoming students and families in grades 1 to 12 for our 2024-2025 school year. Interested families are invited to use the links to learn more about the 2023-2024 Middle School program as well as the 2024-2025 launch of grades 1 to 12 in our new permanent location.

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