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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation A
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A+
Community A+
Reviews B
At Germantown Academy, our mission is to educate our students to become good citizens and productive leaders in a global society. To achieve this mission, we provide a rigorous and exciting academic experience for students enrolled in Pre
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$42390
Enrollment
1222
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
66%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$40 millions
AP
11
Average SAT Score
1257
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
15

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 3
#3 Harvard College 3
#3 Stanford University 4
#3 Yale University 2
#6 University of Chicago 7
#7 Johns Hopkins University 3
#7 University of Pennsylvania 27
#10 Duke University 5
#10 Northwestern University 3

AP Scores

(2020)
Number of students took AP test
55
Number of tests taken
137
82%
15%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(11)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Literature and Culture
Environmental Science
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science Principles
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(61)
Academy Monthly
Aca-Patriots
American Sign Language
AMV
Architecture/Design Club
Art Club
Academy Monthly
Aca-Patriots
American Sign Language
AMV
Architecture/Design Club
Art Club
Asian
American Student Association (AASA)
Athletes Helping Athletes AHA
Aviation and Military Careers
Awesome Book Club (ABC)
Baking Club
Belfry
Black Student Alliance
Chess
Club Med
Coding Club
Community Service Organization (CSO)
Cooking Club
Dance Club
Earth Science Club
Edition
Eisenhower Society
Ethics Bowl
FBLA
FemFo
Fibers Club
Finance Club
Focus\Forensics
Club GAEA
Germantown Academy Golf Club
Government & Politics
HOSA
Italian Culture Club
Jewish Culture Club
Kahoot
Korean Club
Leland Society
Mi Gente/Latin X
Model UN Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness
One Love
Patriot Ambassadors
Procrastination Club
Psych Club
Relay for Life
SAGA
Ski Club
Speech and Debate Team
Sports Medicine
STEM Club
Student
Government Association
SUMA
Team Jules
Travis Manion Foundation Club
Voyager
Women in Music (Taylor's Version)
Y2K/2000s
Ye Primer
Yoga & Meditation
YPWN
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Arts

(15)
Acting
Band
Guitar
Improvisation
Music
Music Theory
Acting
Band
Guitar
Improvisation
Music
Music Theory
Production
Singing
Songwriting
Theater
Digital Media
Photography
3D Art
Audition
Design
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Contact Info

http://www.germantownacademy.net
340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-3300
laura.martin@germantownacademy.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1759
Campus Size: 126 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 3394
ISEE: 393321
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Frequently Ask Questions about Germantown Academy

Tell me a bit about Germantown Academy.
Germantown Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1759 , and currently has about 1222 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.germantownacademy.net.
Does Germantown Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Germantown Academy is offering 11 AP courses.

In recent years, 82 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Germantown Academy also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Germantown Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.72% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 22.11% go to top 25, and about 6.62% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Germantown Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Germantown Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Germantown Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Germantown Academy in 2024 is $42,390 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at laura.martin@germantownacademy.org .
Where is Germantown Academy located?
Germantown Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Germantown Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Germantown Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 291 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Germantown Academy has been favorited by 63 users.
How to start with an application with Germantown Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Germantown Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Germantown Academy’s official site: http://www.germantownacademy.net or call them at 215-646-3300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Germantown Academy?
Yes, here are few: Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Lakeside School-PA and Wordsworth Academy.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Germantown Academy?
The overall rating for Germantown Academy is A-.

The section ratings of Germantown Academy are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport Philadelphia International Airport

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