Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Penn-mont Academy
About the School
- Penn-Mont Academy provides a Montessori learning environment that will: Penn-Mont Academy provides a beautiful Montessori environment that nurtures children's physical, emotional, intellectual and spritual development and in which children experience the joy of learning.
- We nourish each child's unique gifts by encouraging them to follow their interests and by teaching service to others, care of the environment, and appreciation of the arts and traditions of all cultures.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Penn-mont Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Educate the whole child
- Prepare independent, life-long learners
- Inspire global citizenship
- Penn-Mont Academy educates children 6 weeks through 6th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Penn-mont Academy?
The acceptance rate of Penn-mont Academy is 29%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Penn-mont Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Penn-mont Academy's ranking?
Penn-mont Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Penn-mont Academy?
The application deadline for Penn-mont Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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