Very Good
#92 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 10% of private schools
Wyncote Academy
High School
7613 OLD YORK RD, Melrose Park, PA 19027
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
3.2:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#92 of 873
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Wyncote Academy
High School in Melrose Park · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Wyncote Academy
Wyncote Academy is a private high school in Melrose Park, PA. Wyncote Academy serves approximately 56 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Wyncote Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 56 students, Wyncote Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.2:1 students to teachers, Wyncote Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wyncote Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7613 OLD YORK RD, Melrose Park, PA 19027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wyncote Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Myers El Sch (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Elkins Park), with a comparable rating. Another option is Elkins Park Sch (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Elkins Park), a more accessible option. Additionally, NEW MEDINA LEARNING INSTITUTE (rated 6.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), a more accessible option. For more schools in Melrose Park, see our Melrose Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MESIVTA YESODEI YISROEL Elkins Park | 0.1 mi | — |
| Myers El Sch Elkins Park | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Ellwood Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Rowen William Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 2.4 |
| Wagner Gen Louis MS Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 2.2 |
| ST ATHANASIUS SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Elkins Park Sch Elkins Park | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| MT AIRY CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | — |
| Building 21 Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| NEW MEDINA LEARNING INSTITUTE Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Prince Hall Sch Philadelphia | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Samuel Pennypacker Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| EXCELSIOR SCHOOL PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| SOPHIA ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.8 mi | — |
| Cedarbrook MS Wyncote | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Cheltenham El Sch Cheltenham | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,190
Median Home Value
$348,700
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
Population
20,412
College Educated
56.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
43
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| Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft Folcroft, PA | 7.9 |
| FUSION ACADEMY - ARDMORE Ardmore, PA | 7.9 |
| East Forest JSHS Marienville, PA | 8.0 |
| FUSION MALVERN Malvern, PA | 8.0 |
| ABRAXAS YOUTH CENTER South Mountain, PA | 7.8 |
| OUTSIDE IN SCHOOL Bolivar, PA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wyncote Academy
What grades does Wyncote Academy serve?
Wyncote Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wyncote Academy?
Wyncote Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyncote Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyncote Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wyncote Academy rank in PA?
Wyncote Academy ranks #92 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Wyncote Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyncote Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wyncote Academy a private school?
Yes, Wyncote Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Wyncote Academy a religious school?
No, Wyncote Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 275-1550
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