Sewickley Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Sewickley, PA
315 Academy Ave, Sewickley, PA 15143
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Sewickley
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Sewickley since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Sewickley Academy is an independent private school in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 445 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 445
- Teachers
- 63 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 203 girls, 242 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sewickley 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 Sewickley Academy
What grades does Sewickley Academy serve?
Sewickley Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Sewickley Academy?
About 445 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sewickley 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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