Overview

Greenwich Academy is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women that seeks to foster excellence. Its mission is to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within an inclusive, diverse community.
Official information of Greenwich Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A+ Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
NA Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
All-girls
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $44,960
# of Students: 815
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: N/A
AP Courses: 29
Endowment: $3,804/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1370/1600
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US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 11
#2 Columbia University 6
#2 Harvard College 14
#5 Yale University 14
LAC #1 Williams College 4
#6 Stanford University 7
#6 University of Chicago 13
#8 University of Pennsylvania 19
#9 Duke University 11
#9 Johns Hopkins University 5
#9 Northwestern University 6
LAC #2 Amherst College 2
#13 Dartmouth College 11
#14 Brown University 9
#14 Vanderbilt University 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 8
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 15
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 4
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 15
#23 University of Michigan 13
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 19
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 9
#28 New York University 9
#28 Tufts University 4
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3
#28 Wake Forest University 12
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 3
#36 Boston College 20
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 6
#40 College of William and Mary 4
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 2
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 5
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Villanova University 6
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 3
#55 University of Miami 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 3
#63 George Washington University 3
#63 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 7
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 6
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 4
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 Brigham Young University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Howard University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 2
LAC #17 Colgate University 16
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 3
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 4
LAC #22 University of Richmond 9
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#127 DePaul University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 3
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 Catholic University of America 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 13
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#202 Springfield College 1
LAC #42 Denison University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 5
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
Babson College 1
Durham Technical Community College 1
Ithaca College 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Providence College 3
Santa Monica College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 29)
Art History
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
Art History
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Comparative Government and Politics
Microeconomics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Italian Language and Culture
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
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Sports

(Total 18)
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 23)
Studio Art
2D Design
Drawing
3D Design
Ceramics
Sculpture
Computer Graphic
Film Production
Art History
Architecture
Studio Art
2D Design
Drawing
3D Design
Ceramics
Sculpture
Computer Graphic
Film Production
Art History
Architecture
Band
Guitar
Recording
Jazz
Vocal
Music Theory
Theater
Acting
Playwriting
Directing
Stagecraft
Design
Dance
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 10)
Career Resource Center
Leadership and Public Speaking
Engineering
Design and Robotics
Writing Community
GAINS Network
Global Initiatives
Visiting Speakers
UPenn Partnership
Expedition Courses
Career Resource Center
Leadership and Public Speaking
Engineering
Design and Robotics
Writing Community
GAINS Network
Global Initiatives
Visiting Speakers
UPenn Partnership
Expedition Courses
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1827
Campus Size: 39 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 4)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Greenwich Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Greenwich Academy.
Greenwich Academy is All-girls private day school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1827, and currently has about 815 students, -1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.greenwichacademy.org/.
02.
Does Greenwich Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Greenwich Academy is offering 29 AP courses.

Greenwich Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Greenwich Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.21% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 29.38% go to top 25, and about 24.44% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Greenwich Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Greenwich Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Greenwich Academy’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Greenwich Academy in 2024 is $44,960, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@greenwichacademy.org .
06.
Where is Greenwich Academy located?
Greenwich Academy is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 27 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Greenwich Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Greenwich Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 364 for all US schools.

Also Greenwich Academy has been favorited by 43 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Greenwich Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Greenwich Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Greenwich Academy’s official site: http://www.greenwichacademy.org/ or call them at 203-625-8900.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Greenwich Academy?
Yes, here are few: Brunswick School, Westchester Fairfield Hebrew Academy and The Greenwich Japanese School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Greenwich Academy?
The overall rating for Greenwich Academy is A+.

The section ratings of Greenwich Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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