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GA is a PreK-12, coed, nonsectarian day school in Fort Washington, PA

Germantown Academy

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About
Welcome!
GA is for families who seek a strong college preparatory curriculum and diverse opportunities for children to discover their talents and passions.

The History of GA
GA has a 265-year legacy distinguished by our commitment to innovative approaches that continually enhance the educational experience.
Admission
Strong Community
Passionate teachers guide GA students on the path to becoming their best selves from PreK through 12th grade… and beyond.

Strong Values
We offer a thoughtful balance between appropriate challenge and complementary support.
Academics
A Leader in Early Ed
We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning.

Finding the Right College
Our counselors work closely with Upper School students to find the college that's right for them.
Athletics
Opportunities to compete
GA hosts more than 80 Middle and Upper School sports teams and club programs. With more than 75 percent of the student body participating, Patriots can find their place here.

Facilities That Shine
From our 500+ seat competition gym to our four all-weather turf fields, GA's athletic facilities provide student-athletes with the resources to succeed.
Arts
Confident in Expression
The Arts are one of the key ways we fulfill this core tenet of our Mission.

Belfry Theatre Club
GA's drama club is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States.
Support GA
Our Community of Donors
GA relies on the generosity of our entire school community to make every day a great day.

Red, Black, Blue and YOU!
Annual contributions are critical to meeting the school’s operating budget goals. Gifts, in any amount, directly benefit our students and faculty.

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We invite you to experience GA for yourself!

We offer 3 ways for you to get to know us. All versions of our events will allow you to meet members of our community.

Please complete the Admission Inquiry Form in the Veracross Admission Portal so we can get to know your family.

Veracross Admission Portal

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Thanks to all those who attended an am@GA event during the 2024-25 school year! We will post new dates for 2025-26 later this summer.

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Please contact us if you would like to schedule a personal Zoom Q&A session with our Admission Team.

267-405-7070 or admission@germantownacademy.org

Please contact the Office of Admission, Enrollment, and Financial Aid if you have any questions at admission@germantownacademy.org or 267-405-7070. We are always happy to help.