What Episcopal Academy does

Episcopal Academy is a private, coeducational, non-profit PreK-12 college-preparatory day school founded in 1785 in Philadelphia and currently operating from a single 123-acre campus in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It serves approximately 1,300 students across three divisions — Lower School (PreK-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12) — under a "Mind, Body, Spirit" philosophy, with The Stripes (ten core values) threaded through the curriculum. Instructional delivery is supported by a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 200 faculty (more than 70% with advanced degrees), a dedicated Center for Teaching and Learning, and a 20:1 student-to-college counselor ratio that is described as the lowest in the region. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 MacBook program starting in 5th grade, Canvas LMS, Veracross SIS, and Clarity for financial aid administration.

The product portfolio centers on academic instruction, 96 athletic teams across 31 sports, visual and performing arts, college counseling, and a robust financial aid program that awarded over $10.08 million to 311 recipients in 2025-26. Revenue is generated through tuition ($27,400 for PreK to $46,300 for Upper School, with multi-payment plans), The Episcopal Fund (annual giving), endowment and planned giving, Pennsylvania EITC tax-credit contributions, facility rentals, and Excel summer programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a Veracross-powered admission portal with December application deadlines and rolling admission thereafter, supplemented by campus tours, open houses, and a transportation network covering 18+ public school districts plus SEPTA and Philadelphia shuttles. Strategic positioning emphasizes brand longevity (one of the oldest independent schools in the U.S.), a state-of-the-art campus built in 2008 for $212.5 million, and demonstrated outcomes in athletics (85% of teams in the top half of the Inter-Ac League, 30% of seniors competing in college athletics) and academics (three 2026 National Merit Scholars, alumni including an Olympic gold medalist and an Academy Award-winning editor).

Name

Episcopal Academy

Legal name

The Episcopal Academy

Website

https://episcopalacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1785

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Episcopal Academy is a private, coeducational PreK-12 college-preparatory day school in Newtown Square, PA, serving 1,300 students on a 123-acre campus with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 20:1 college-counselor ratio, and over $10M in annual financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent PreK-12 Day School / College-Preparatory Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Independent day school
• PreK-12 education
• College counseling services
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown Square

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for PreK-12 education. Tuition ranges from $27,400 (PreK) to $46,300 (Upper School 9-12). Payment plans available including one payment, two payments, 10 payments, and 12 payments.
2. Annual Giving (The Episcopal Fund): Primary annual fundraising priority supporting inspiring academics, dynamic programs, and transformative opportunities beyond tuition.
3. Endowment & Capital: Long-term donations and planned giving to sustain excellence for generations.
4. EITC: PA Tax Credit Program: State tax credit program allowing donors to earn Pennsylvania tax credits while supporting EA.
5. Facility Rentals: Campus facilities including turf/grass fields, Olympic-sized pool, competition gyms rented to community groups and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Academy (EA) is an independent, coeducational, nonprofit PreK-12 day school providing college-preparatory academics on a 123-acre Newtown Square, PA campus. Its core offering combines tuition-based academic instruction across Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School with athletics, arts, college counseling, financial aid, and transportation services for approximately 1,300 students.

Product overview

Episcopal Academy is an independent, coeducational PreK-12 day school offering a comprehensive college preparatory education. The institution operates three academic divisions (Lower School PreK-5, Middle School Grades 6-8, and Upper School Grades 9-12) unified by the school's 'Mind, Body, Spirit' educational philosophy. Beyond core academics, the portfolio includes College Counseling (20:1 student-to-counselor ratio), the Center for Teaching and Learning (professional development), Athletics (96 teams across 31 sports), The Arts (music, theatre, dance, visual arts), summer programs (Excel Camps & Programs, Horizons), comprehensive library services, financial aid support, and transportation services. The school serves 1,300 students on a 123-acre campus in Newtown Square, PA, with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio across divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL): Professional development center for EA faculty, providing personalized support, on-campus workshops, and educational resources since 2017.
• Excel: Programs Fueled by EA

Products and services

• Lower School (PreK-5) Joyful, play-based learning program for PreK through 5th grade students featuring purposeful play, foundational skill-building, STEM, Spanish language instruction, and character education through The Stripes values, with a 1:1 MacBook device program.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Comprehensive middle school program with rigorous academics, advisory system, robust athletics and arts programs, and character development supporting students through early adolescence with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12) College preparatory program offering foundational, honors, AP, and Post-AP courses with innovative experiences like Outward Bound and May Term; students graduate prepared for top universities with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and CS&E graduation requirement.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college admission guidance with a 20:1 student-to-counselor ratio (lowest in the region), including individual counseling, programs, campus visits, essay support, and College Essay Camp for rising seniors.
• Athletics Program 96 teams across 31 sports with elite coaching, featuring 14 tennis courts, 10 squash courts, a six-lane pool, and a 4,000 square foot fitness center; 85% of teams finish in top half of the Inter-Academic League and 30% of seniors continue to collegiate athletics.
• The Arts Program Visual arts, music, theatre and dance programs across all divisions, including the Crawford Campus Center Gallery, offering creative expression PreK-12.
• Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) On-campus professional development center established in 2017 providing instructional coaching, workshops, seminars, the Transforming Teaching Summer Collaborative, OverlEArned web series, and Hirtle Grants for Inclusivity.
• Excel: Programs Fueled by EA (Summer Camps & Credit Courses) Weeklong sports camps, day camp, enrichment programs, and summer courses for credit open to current students and community youth.
• EA Libraries Library services including the M. Turner Family Library for Lower School (37,000+ titles) and the Roger Annenberg Memorial Library for Middle & Upper School (30,000+ items, 40+ electronic databases), plus the Charles Latham Archives.
• Need-Based Financial Aid Program Need-based financial aid awarding more than $10 million annually ($10.08 million) to 300+ student recipients (311 in 2025-26), processed through the Clarity platform; meets 100% of demonstrated need each year for aid applicants.
• Transportation Services Bus service from 18+ public school districts (Colonial, Garnet Valley, Great Valley, Haverford, Lower Merion, Marple Newtown, etc.), SEPTA R5 shuttle to Paoli station, and Philadelphia shuttle for grades 7-12.
• Facility Rentals Campus facilities including turf/grass fields, Olympic-sized pool, competition gyms, 14 tennis courts, 10 squash courts, and the 4,000 sq ft fitness center rented to community groups and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of teams finish in top half of Inter-Academic League each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Online AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership launched in 2014 to offer innovative learning opportunities including JTerm (now May Term), expanding experiential learning beyond traditional classroom instruction.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid application platform used by EA and 1,000+ independent schools nationwide. SOC2 Type 2 compliant, provides secure financial data processing for need-based aid determinations.
• FlynnO'HaraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier for EA dress code clothing. Families order through FlynnO'Hara online.
• Excel: Programs Fueled by EAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer programs partnership offering weeklong sports camps, day camp, enrichment programs, and summer courses for credit for current students and community youth.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Shipley School: Coeducational PreK-12 college-preparatory day school in Bryn Mawr on Philadelphia's Main Line. Very close geographic and demographic competitor with a comparable ethos, tuition band, and athletic profile.
• Friends' Central School: Coeducational PreK-12 Quaker day school in Wynnewood, PA, serving the same Main Line and Philadelphia families. Overlaps with EA in progressive pedagogy, college-prep focus, and tuition positioning.
• Malvern Preparatory School: All-boys Catholic college-preparatory day school grades 6-12 in Malvern, PA, and a fellow Inter-Ac League member. Competes with EA's Upper School for male student-athletes and college-bound families on the Main Line.
• Germantown Academy: Coeducational PreK-12 independent day school in Fort Washington, PA, serving the same Philadelphia suburbs with a comparable college-prep curriculum, robust athletics, and similar tuition band. Direct competitor for Main Line and suburban Philadelphia families.
• The Baldwin School: All-girls PreK-12 college-preparatory day school in Bryn Mawr, PA, sharing the same Main Line catchment and competing for families considering single-sex education alongside EA's coeducational offering.
• The Haverford School: All-boys PreK-12 independent day school in Haverford, PA, founded in 1887 and a co-founding Inter-Ac League member with EA. Although single-sex, it is a foundational athletic and admissions rival for Philadelphia-area families.
• William Penn Charter School: Philadelphia coeducational PreK-12 Quaker day school, fellow Inter-Ac League member with comparable college-preparatory mission, tuition tier, and athletic intensity. Most directly comparable coed peer in the same Philadelphia catchment as Episcopal Academy.
• The Agnes Irwin School: All-girls PreK-12 independent day school in Rosemont, PA, and a fellow Inter-Ac League member. A primary athletic and admissions rival to EA for female students in the Philadelphia Main Line market.
• Springside Chestnut Hill Academy: Coeducational PreK-12 independent day school in Philadelphia formed from the merger of Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy. Competes head-to-head with EA for Philadelphia-region families seeking a coed college-prep experience with strong athletics.
• The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory school grades 6-12 in Villanova, PA, with a faith-based identity similar to EA's Episcopal foundation. Competes for college-bound families on Philadelphia's Main Line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeepiscopalacademy.libsyn.com/site
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpiscopalAcademy1785
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-episcopal-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ea1785

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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