Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Peckwas Preparatory Academy
About the School
- Peckwas Preparatory Academy serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher of Peckwas Preparatory Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Every student has the need to become what he or she has the ability to become.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Peckwas Preparatory Academy cost?
Peckwas Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Peckwas Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Peckwas Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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