Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 471 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,600
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
9	115
10	130
11	113
12	113

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1861

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 1, 2027

School Motto

She is the Future.

Student Body

Total Students

471 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1320

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Art 2-DArt Drawing

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Computer Science AComputer Science Principles

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature

Human GeographyPsychology

Spanish LanguageStatistics

Studio ArtU.S. Government

U.S. History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Network for Mercy Education (formerly MSEA) (NME)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Oct. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,600

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Tuition Notes

plus $475 in fees

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Kimberly Dunphy Scott '84

Admissions Associate

Jessica Fletcher

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryDiving

Field HockeyFlag Football

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Colors

Red, Gold

School Mascot

Monarch

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Club or Organization:

Art ClubDiversity Club

Environmental ClubGirls Who Code

Gwynedd AmbassadorsInvestment Club

L.E.A.D.Latin Club

Ministry and ServiceMock Trail

Monarch Media Productions (Yearbook, Newspaper, Magazine, Social Media)Photography Club

Respect LifeScience Club

Sign Language ClubSpeech and Debate Team

Student CouncilWomen Empowerment

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Arts and Music Programs:

Girls with GuitarsGlee Club and Chorale

Musical Theatre ProductionOrchestra

School Notes

Gwynedd Mercy Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school, encourages young women to live and act justly in the spirit of Jesus Christ and to follow in the tradition of mercy and service inherited from Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy empowers each student to develop her unique talents and abilities and to become a competent and compassionate Christian woman.
Gwynedd is more than a school - it is a sisterhood and a community. Catherine McAuley envisioned the education of women as a means to spread Christian values and effect social change.
Inspired by her vision, the Sisters of Mercy established a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory, secondary school for young women in 1861. Committed to the academic, spiritual and social development of young women, Gwynedd Mercy Academy offers a challenging curriculum, various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, individual attention, and encouragement towards personal growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School cost?

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School's tuition is approximately $25,600 for private students.

What schools are Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School often compared to?

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is often viewed alongside schools like Mount St. Joseph Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School offer?

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School's ranking?

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average SAT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School?

The application deadline for Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is Oct. 1.

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $22,634 for elementary schools and $31,499 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).