Greenwich Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 830 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Greenwich Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Greenwich Academy
Pre-K	31
Kind	42
1	41
2	41
3	42
4	42
5	57
6	59
7	63
8	68
9	91
10	85
11	87
12	81

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Year Founded

1827

Student Body

Total Students

830 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

109 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

90 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Greenwich Academy is a college-preparatory day school serving girls in grades Pre-Connecting through Group XII. The Upper School has a fully coordinated program with Brunswick School, a neighboring boys' school.
Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here.
Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis.
Greenwich Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid policies, employment practices and other school-administered programs.
Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here.
Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis.

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Greenwich Academy is a college-preparatory day school serving girls in grades Pre-Connecting through Group XII. The Upper School has a fully coordinated program with Brunswick School, a neighboring boys' school. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis. Greenwich Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid policies, employment practices and other school-administered programs. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis.

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Greenwich Academy often compared to?

Greenwich Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Greenwich by visitors of our site.

What is Greenwich Academy's ranking?

Greenwich Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Greenwich Academy?

The application deadline for Greenwich Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

I am extremely impressed with the administration of Greenwich Academy's Upper School. They really connect with the girls and are guides for a good educational experience.

- Posted by Parent - daves

5 1/29/2015

hello I would like more information about this school.

- Posted by Parent - shavo

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenwich, CT is $40,119 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenwich, CT is 36% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).