Germantown Academy

Upper School - Although the school has stellar academics, there are many overly entitled, competitive, and mean spirited kids. Jocks and kids who party tend to fair better than other types. How does this differ from any other school you might ask? A) your child will probably have more social options assuming the student body is larger, and B) you're not paying $27,000 per year for the experience. That being said, the social climate is better in some grades versus others. If you are considering sending your teen here, I would strongly advise you to have him/her visit for the day and pay close attention to the social dynamics, which in my opinion is the school's biggest negative.
--Submitted by a parent

I very much dislike this school, since it does not have any good points. GA is the worst possible school to even think about. I would hate, yes, absolutely, positively hate to go there.

I was raised by two PhD professors who held high expectations for the schools I attended. Germantown Academy (which I attended from 6th-12th grade) was the seminal academic experience of my life, setting the bar higher than could be matched by the colleges I subsequently attended. They delivered a rigorous academic experience, nurturing faculty, and opportunities to try your hand at any subject or skill you might want to pursue. The faculty were both my mentors and friends who encouraged me to pursue my dreams. This is an institution absolutely devoted to its students and to raising the next generations of leaders. Thank you, GA! (My mother recently told me: "I wish I had another kid so I could send them to GA.")

This school was worth every penny! Both of my children attended 6-12. The teachers really understand and care about your child's success in the classroom and out. The expectation level is high and the work load is heavy but it really pays off in college. My oldest went to a top 20 LAC and has maintained a 4.0... an accomplishment never achieved at GA.
--Submitted by a parent

This schools great and the teachers really know what is going on with the kids.
--Submitted by a student

We find the Germantown Academy Lower School be a warm and nuturing environment. Middle and Upper schools are far more competitive requiring a child with alot of fortitiude both academically and psychologically. Leaders thrive and are driven to excel.
--Submitted by lisa, a parent

not actually aparent, but a recent grad. best school ever. its a shame i didn't appreciate it more, b/c the opportunities at GA are endless. if youve got the dough, send your kids to GA. the teachers are excellent (some are better than others obviously) and the they really teach. by my senior year, i was passionate about writing papers. how about that. seven kids from my grade (out of roughly 120) were accepted to penn early. we had quite a few harvards, yales, and many other kids get into exceptional schoolsi attended from 1st though 12th, so i have a lot GA experience.
--Submitted by a former student