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  • Your
  • education,
  • customized
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  • Your
  • future,
  • realized
linden hall theatre students performing in the 2022 school fall play
  • Your
  • voice,
  • amplified
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  • Your
  • passions,
  • ignited
2025 Niche Best Schools

Our Mission

Committed to excellence in the education of young women in a diverse community, Linden Hall provides a rigorous and multifaceted college-preparatory experience where each student is nurtured and inspired to reach her highest potential.

Student Voices

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Farah '26

The community here is so inclusive. I know that if I ever have a question, anyone around me will be willing to help.

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Maya '25

Linden Hall has given me many opportunities both academically and as an equestrian. I've been able to compete at a national level for two years in a row.

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Angela '23

What I love about this school is the small community. It has helped me form so many strong bonds with friends and teachers. I know I will always have a home here at Linden Hall.

At a Glance

5:1

student to teacher ratio

20

horses on campus

275+

years of empowering girls

#1

private high school in Lancaster County, PA

19

AP classes

30+

student-led clubs

20+

countries represented

100%

acceptance to 4-year colleges

 

Discover Your Path

Admissions

We foster critical and independent thinking, deep intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Are you ready to be part of this dynamic tradition? We look forward to hearing from you!

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Academics

Challenging coursework, extraordinary faculty, and world-class programs empower girls to excel. With our unique curriculum featuring advanced courses in nearly all disciplines, our students have limitless opportunities to challenge themselves academically.

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Student Life

Each member of the Linden Hall family is supported by mentors, advisors, and friends who empower and inspire her on a daily basis. We seek to build a diverse community of lifelong learners who truly care about each other and the world around them.

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Athletics & Riding

Our riding program offers a year-round, competitive training schedule. Whether you wish to compete internationally or are looking to become involved with horses for the first time, you will find a home at Linden Hall.

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In the News 

Faculty Highlight: Mrs. Kara Oxenford

Written by Emily ‘25, Linden Hall’s Student Journalist 

Meet Mrs. Kara Oxenford, who has been passionate about creating engaging classroom experiences for Linden Hall students for over a decade. Her clever sense of humor and enthusiastic teaching style engage students by presenting complex content in a unique and dynamic way. With middle school students specifically, she seeks to help each student realize her full potential and fuel her intellectual curiosity. Visit our News page to discover how Mrs. Oxenford helps middle school students discover a true love of learning that continues throughout their high school years and beyond. 

mathea '26

ASSIST is a U.S.-based non-profit international student exchange organization that aims to cultivate passionate global leaders of the next generation. This selective program matches outstanding international scholars with America’s elite independent secondary schools to give them a memorable exchange experience on a one-year scholarship. Linden Hall has been a partner school since 2016 and is excited to welcome four ASSIST scholars for the 2425 school year two representing Germany, one representing Austria, and another representing Georgia.  

We sat down with ASSIST student Maya ‘27, who hails from Vienna, Austria, to learn more about her academic and extracurricular pursuits, her excitement about living at Linden Hall, and fun facts about her home country! Read more at LHGirls.org/news!

Announcing Our Spring Musical — SIX: Teen Edition
Get ready to Lose Your Head over Six: Teen Edition! Linden Hall’s spring musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as fierce pop stars, each reclaiming their story in a high-energy, history-meets-concert extravaganza. From heartbreak to girl power, these queens are here to remix the past with bold vocals, dazzling performances, and non-stop energy. Who will take the crown as the ultimate queen? There’s only one way to find out — don’t miss Six: Teen Edition at Linden Hall!
 
FREE tickets are now available. Call 717-626-8512 to reserve your seat today!
LH DECA Shines at States
Last week, 23 LH DECA members attended the PA State Career Development Conference in Hershey, joining 3,800+ competitors from across Pennsylvania in workshops, proficiency tests, and competitions!
 
We are proud to announce that Cassie ’25 earned the highest exam score for our chapter, while Annie ’26 achieved our top Roleplay 1 & 2 score and became one of only SIX in her event to qualify for the upcoming International Career Development Conference in Orlando!
 
Congratulations to all our incredible DECA members for their hard work and success!
Save the Date: Equestrian Centennial Celebration

In 2025, Linden Hall’s equestrian program is celebrating an incredible milestone — its 100th anniversary! We would be thrilled to have you join us for a memorable Centennial Celebration on Sunday, September 21, at the Linden Hall Barn. The all-day event will feature a horse show, delicious food trucks, exciting activities, and more. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

Read more at LHGirls.org/news.