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Germantown Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 71 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    germantownacademy.net/admission
    (215) 646-3300
    340 Morris Road
    Fort Washington, PA 19034

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $36,580
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    29%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From Germantown Academy

    GA offers a one-of-a-kind experience for students from early childhood to 12th Grade. Our welcoming nonsectarian, coed environment invites students to ask questions, push beyond comfort zones, and prepare for the next phase of their lives.

    Investing in an independent school education is one of the most important decisions any parent can make for a child. The value of a GA education is immeasurable. We invite you to learn about the unique people, programs, spaces, and traditions that make GA the right choice for your child to realize how Anything is Possible Starting Here.

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    Germantown Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1320
    196 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    83 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 63 responses
    Report
    • GA/PC Week
      24%
    • GA/PC Day
      19%
    • Senior Skits
      13%
    • Halloween
      11%
    • Pep Rally
      10%
    • Octoberfest
      8%
    • Belfry Productions
      6%

      Students

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      1,178
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
      94%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      89%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
      Poll
      89%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
      Poll
      83%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      86%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        A-
      Median Household Income
      $117,164
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,519
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $386,500
      National
      $184,700

      Germantown Academy Reviews

      71 reviews
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      GA provided my children with a spectacular education and wonderful opportunities for growth outside the classroom. Guided by GA’s impressive faculty and administration, my children became lifetime learners who embraced the diverse interests and talents of their classmates. Upon graduation, my children were well prepared for college and continue to be independent in thought and honorable in deed - values that were instilled during their years at Germantown Academy.
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      Germantown Academy is impressive for its academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, but what sets it apart as an extraordinary institution is the true sense of community on its campus. GA teachers care immensely about their students, and they demonstrate this devotion to education by not only assisting their students with academics, but also by building interpersonal relationships within the classroom that make each class feel like a small family. Additionally, GA boasts the resources of a college: available and knowledgeable librarians, a robotics lab with 3D printers, a variety of computers and tablets for student use, and other notable technological/educational amenities. All in all, GA brings passion and engagement to education, instilling in each student the curiosity and zeal for learning that can help them go far.
      We have 2 children at GA, they have attended since they were in Pre-K. While it's academics is outstanding (look at the data), one thing that distinguishes GA from other schools, even other organizations is that it has a mission statement that it truly lives by. It is incorporated into every class, when kids need to be discipline, at Parent gatherings. We have seen lots of mission statements but we haven't seen any organization that actually lives it in every aspect of it's community life. We are convinced that irrespective of which University they choose, that the education they are receiving at GA is the most important gift we are giving them.