Private Day & Boarding School in Pennsylvania for Girls

Linden Hall:
Established in 1746, Linden Hall is the oldest girls’ boarding school in the United States. The school is located in the historic town of Lititz, PA and within a few hours of Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. As a college preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6-12 and a post graduate year, Linden Hall is dedicated to excellence in the education of young women. Founded in the belief that learning is not just for the classroom but for life, with an emphasis on the 4 C’s – Curriculum, Character, Culture, and Conditioning (Fitness) – Linden Hall offers a challenging academic program within a nurturing environment to best prepare women for the 21st century.

Linden Hall is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Secondary School Admission Test Board, the National Coalition of Girls' Schools, the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, Advancement for Delaware Valley Schools, and the Parents League of New York.

Mission Statement:
Committed to excellence in the education of young women, Linden Hall provides a rigorous and multifaceted college-preparatory experience. Here, each student is nurtured and inspired to reach her highest personal potential. We are a diverse community of life-long learners, set in a structured, family-centered environment. Our community values scholarly achievement, character development, cultural awareness, and physical wellness, as it strives to prepare young women to assume the leadership roles of their generation.

Middle School girls, grades 6, 7, and 8, gain a broad understanding of every academic subject. Upper School Girls, grades 9 through 12, focus on the challenging academic requirements for a Linden Hall graduation and college preparation.

Linden Hall's student/faculty ratio is 5:1, with an average class size of 8-10 students. Both Honors level and AP courses are offered in English, History, Math, and Science; and others may be available upon request.

Location:
Linden Hall is located in the historic town of Lititz, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and within a few hours of Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. Lititz, a peaceful, tree-lined community of historic homes, boutiques and cafes, cozy shops, art galleries, museums, and residents who can trace their ancestors to the town founders.

- Lititz abounds with cultural and community activities for everyone’s enjoyment. Among the quaintness and history that abound here are two modern facilities available to the students of Linden Hall. Five minutes from the campus stands the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, a state-of-the-art medical campus; less than half a mile from the school is the Lititz Public Library.

- Linden Hall and the Lititz community are fully committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where your daughter can thrive and succeed at all levels of her education, personal growth, and cultural development.