The Episcopal Academy

The Episcopal Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1785 Bishop White Dr,  Newtown Square, PA
4.7
4.0
1,275 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$44,700
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
228
Full Time Teachers
226
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
94%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
71.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black
6.2%
Hispanic
2.1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Christian Schools in Pennsylvania
#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
#4 Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pennsylvania 73 Students
Boston College 55 Students
Penn State 50 Students
University of Virginia 39 Students
University of Pittsburgh 38 Students
Georgetown University 37 Students
New York University 36 Students
Boston University 34 Students
University of Richmond 33 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Biology 49 Students
Finance 30 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Economics 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
History 17 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 134 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/25/2024
This schools is over run with students the lower school principal has been double dipping for years running both the middle and lower schools bc they can't find QUALITY teachers that want to put up with how grossly incompetent EA is now.
5.0 Works Here
5/14/2024
The Episcopal Academy is a wonderful, educational community—filled with the authentic vitality and commitment to excellence of fully engaged students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, and alumni—a community that balances and values tradition, innovation, and continuous improvement.
4.0 Parent
2/7/2024
EA has amazing resources. They provide many opportunities to get involved, focus on giving back and community service, and have a wonderful chapel program. My kids have thrived with the small class sizes, access to teachers, and rigorous academics.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/31/2018
My child has attended since second grade. There has been more support and communication than I could have asked for to assist in the growth and developmnet of my child. The opportunities to explore and learn are tremendous.
5.0 student
1/8/2016
I have attended The Episcopal Academy since pre-k when it was located in Merion. The school's rich traditions and moral code (The Stripes) greatly shaped my childhood. By learning and growing up beside many of the same kids a strong bond is formed that's lasts through The Upper School. The community...
2.0 student
11/16/2015
Attended Episcopal from grade 6 through grade 12. Hardest part about Episcopal is that it is not truly inclusive, nor is it an intellectual environment.I was bullied harshly in middle school, and after my parents complained they suggested I was "not a great fit" and did not investigate the claim.Onl...
5.0 other
9/23/2014
Rich tradition, superior scholastic achievement, values based environment and dynamic new leadership make EA tops among Philadelphia area schools.

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The Episcopal Academy is a private Episcopal school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1785 Bishop White Dr in Newtown Square, in the Newtown Square neighborhood. Annual tuition is $44,700. The school has a total enrollment of 1,275 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Episcopal Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $835,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delaware County Christian School, Stratford Friends School, St Anastasia Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Newtown Square has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Episcopal Academy.

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