Washington Academy's learning formula starts with the school's accomplished faculty.
Add 100 different courses and an energetic student body and you get a thriving academic environment that is highly individualized.
The Academy offers a variety of courses at different difficulty levels so that everyone, no matter what their learning style, can reach their potential.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $49,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 274 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1792
1907
Campus Size
75 acres
130 acres
School Motto
Igniting Minds. Inspiring Futures.
Student Body
Enrollment
345 students
320 students
% Students of Color
5%
27%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
20%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
46%
73%
Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
12
18
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP European HistoryAP Language & Comp
AP LatinAP Literature
AP Music TheoryAP Physics
AP SpanishAP Studio Art
AP US History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$4 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$49,500
$69,500
% Students on Financial Aid
25%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Robin Moloff-Gautier
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
17
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Raiders
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Silver Quill Literary MagazineStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Pep BandTri-M National Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
College Matriculation
School Notes
- 92% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
- Washington Academy sits on 75 acres with 10 major buildings.
- WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
- Students provide over 500 hours of community service.
- Thirteen advanced placement courses are offered.
- Washington Academy offers a variety of summer programs, including two levels of ESL in a 4 week summer program in August.
- 100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology.
- 15 staff and faculty members reside on campus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Washington Academy cost?
Washington Academy's tuition is approximately $49,500 for boarding students.
What sports does Washington Academy offer?
Washington Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is Washington Academy's ranking?
Washington Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Washington Academy?
The application deadline for Washington Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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