Ephrata Area School District lies in the northeast corner of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania -a well known agricultural area in the "heart" of Pennsylvania Dutch region.  The population, economic, and cultural center of the district is the historical community of Ephrata.  Ephrata provides a commercial area with a wide assortment of quality retail outlets, an abundance of cultural and recreational facilities, and numerous fine residential sections.

Furthermore, the school district's location near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other highways provides easy access to the range of cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities offered by Philadelphia (60 miles away), Washington, D.C. (125 miles away), and Baltimore (90 miles away).  Also, Millersville University, the Pennsylvania State University (Harrisburg, Lancaster and Berks Campuses), Harrisburg Area Community College, Reading Area Community College and off-campus graduate studies through Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania create a wealth of educational opportunities.

In addition to the many special opportunities available at each building level, Ephrata Area School District offers the following at each of its nine schools:

• Computer availability in each building's media center

• Internet access

• Access PA

• English as a Second Language instruction

• Peer mediation and counseling

• String, band and choral programs

• Mentoring for new teachers through a teacher induction program