The Episcopal Academy

1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073-0190
Tel: (484)424-1400
Grades: PK - 12 | 1223 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in this area
Add School Reviews Review school 
The Episcopal Academy educates qualified, motivated students to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually, and to share their talents generously. We are a coeducational community of learners and teachers working to achieve excellence through a strong academic program, comprehensive athletics, and vibrant arts. Our school's Episcopalian heritage with its respect for all faiths forms the basis of our life together.

School Overview:
The Episcopal Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1785
Student Body
Total Students 1223 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 192 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
Advanced Courses
French Spanish
Latin AB Calculus
BC Calculus Statistics
Computer Science AB Biology
Chemistry Physics
Studio Art Art History
Music Theory European History
US History US Government & Politics
Macroeconomics
Average SAT score 1997
Average ACT score 28
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki pants, oxford shirt, tie for boys; school/oxford shirt and kilts/jumper/pants for girls)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $27,300
Tuition Notes Middle School tuition is $25140 Lower School: 4-5 $23040; 1-3 $21120; PK-K $20600
% on Financial Aid 20%
Acceptance Rate 35%
Admissions Director Ellen M. Hay
Admissions Associate A. Thomas Kossuth
Sports
Total Sports Offered 20 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Dance Diving
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Water Polo
Winter Track Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 30 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
A Capella Clubs Aikido Club
Bollywood Club Book Discussion Club
Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Chess Club
Chipotle Club Co-Counseling
Community Connections Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
Creative Expression and Creative Writing Clubs Diversity Awareness Club
Domino Theater Club Drug & Alcohol Awareness Group
Epolitan Literary Magazine French and Spanish Clubs
Improv Club Junto Debate and Mock Trial Clubs
Key Admission Club Model United Nations Club
Music Appreciation Club Prism Club
Robotics Club Scholium Newspaper
Stock Market Club Tabula Yearbook
Video Club Vocal Ensemble and Concert Choir
World Affairs Club Young Democrat and Young Republican Clubs

Related School Videos:

358

EA: The Episcopal Academy
2 months ago

175

And So It Goes -- The Episcopal Academy Singers
8 months ago

138

Ave Verum -- The Episcopal Academy Singers
8 months ago

167

Esto Les Digo -- The Episcopal Academy Singers
8 months ago

Related School News:

View all past news stories

Nearby Schools:

The Episcopal Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Springton Lake Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.2 mi. away
Garretts Way
Gr. K | 0.6 mi. away
TALK Institute and School
Gr. K-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Talk Institute & School
Gr. PK | 0.7 mi. away
Stratford Friends School
Gr. K-8 | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Newtown Square, Delaware County, Zip 19073

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

Newtown Square apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
Published April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Make Summer a Special Time! Make Summer a Special Time!
If you have children in private school, then you are most likely looking at three months, perhaps even longer, which you must fill with activities of one kind or another during the long summer break.

Are You Liable? Are You Liable?
Is your DEL key about to get gaveled? It doesn't matter whether you teach in a public or private school setting. You expose yourself to legal risks every single day on the job.

  • More articles: Getting into Private School, Paying For It, Jobs in Private Schools, Running a Private School, Opinion

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.