Buxmont Academy

Buxmont Academy provide programs for troubled and at-risk youth in eastern Pennsylvania.
Our students and clients are boys and girls, grades 1 to 12, struggling with a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems, including: learning difficulties, drug and alcohol abuse, legal problems, family problems, impulsive or aggressive behavior, lack of self-esteem, mental health issues, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, truancy, school suspensions and expulsions.
Our educational program consists of small classes with academic studies individualized according to each youths abilities and needs.
Students can receive one-on-one attention through our tutoring program, and there are certified special education teachers at all sites.
Students may choose to participate in creative arts electives, including art, music, computers and digital photography.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Empowering youth to take ownership of their education.
  • Buxmont Academy provide programs for troubled and at-risk youth in eastern Pennsylvania.
  • Our students and clients are boys and girls, grades 1 to 12, struggling with a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems, including: learning difficulties, drug and alcohol abuse, legal problems, family problems, impulsive or aggressive behavior, lack of self-esteem, mental health issues, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, truancy, school suspensions and expulsions.
  • Our educational program consists of small classes with academic studies individualized according to each youths abilities and needs.
  • Students can receive one-on-one attention through our tutoring program, and there are certified special education teachers at all sites.
  • Students may choose to participate in creative arts electives, including art, music, computers and digital photography.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Buxmont Academy often compared to?
Buxmont Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Fusion Academy Malvern, The Concept School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Buxmont Academy?
The acceptance rate of Buxmont Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Buxmont Academy?
The application deadline for Buxmont Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Buxmont Academy located?
Buxmont Academy is located in the Swarthmorewood neighborhood of Woodlyn, PA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,026 for elementary schools and $33,425 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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