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The Episcopal Academy

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12

Newtown Square, PA

1785 Bishop White Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 344 Christian schools in Pennsylvania
  • The largest Christian school in Newtown Square
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The Episcopal Academy is a Episcopal private school in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,252 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 132 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
1,252
Teachers
157.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 592 girls, 660 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 8 hours
School year
132 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

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 99% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 209 Christian schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    1,183’13–141,218’15–161,218’17–181,216’19–201,252’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K72
    163
    265
    368
    470
    579
    691
    796
    8100
    9139
    10136
    11139
    12134

    Student body

    White68%
    Asian14%
    Two or more races9%
    Black7%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Episcopal Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The Episcopal Academy

    What grades does The Episcopal Academy serve?

    The Episcopal Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Episcopal Academy?

    About 1,252 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Episcopal 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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