Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Philadelphia, PA
5538 Wayne Ave B, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 20 independent schools in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anthony Wayne Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 8 hours, 184 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 83
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Anthony Wayne Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Anthony Wayne Academy
What grades does Anthony Wayne Academy serve?
Anthony Wayne Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Anthony Wayne Academy?
About 83 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Anthony Wayne Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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