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Fast Facts about GMA

Head of School: Mrs. Anne Knapke
General e-mail: info@gmaelem.org

Founding Date: Since 1861, this three-time National Blue Ribbon Recognized School of Excellence has given boys and girls in PreK-8th Grade a proven path to success, offering a well-rounded and culturally enriched experience.

Governance: GMA is a member of the Mercy Education System of the Americas. Governance is shared with a Board of Trustees.

Level of School: Pre-K-8

School Type: Coeducational Independent

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic - Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Enrollment Size: 390

Financial Aid Recipients: 19%

Non-Catholic Enrollment: 22%

Full-time faculty-to-student ratio: 9:1

Major Points of Pride:

  • Innovative and hands-on curriculum provides inclusive and engaging classroom experiences using Responsive Classroom™ strategies
  • The Greenhouse and Nature Nook Outdoor classroom foster environmental consciousness
  • Middle school electives program gives voice to student choice
  • Honors Math (grades 4-8) and English/Language Arts (grades 5-8)
  • Three full-time primary science teachers with three designated science level classrooms for PreK-8
  • Robust STEM Program with STEM Lab
  • World Language Program including Spanish and French instruction for grades PreK-8
  • School Library and Technology Lab staffed by highly qualified full-time faculty
  • McAuley Learning Center, for those with diverse learning needs, and the GATE (Gifted and Talented Enrichment) Program support all learners to succeed within an enriched, academically challenging learning environment

Affiliations:

  • Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools
  • National Catholic Educators Association
  • ADVIS - The Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools
  • ASCD - Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • National Middle School Association
  • Mercy Network

Academic Recognition:

Three-time designated as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2007, 2017, 2023.

The Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University named GMA one of the top ten schools in the state, stating, “Gwynedd-Mercy Academy is a 'Top 10 School' for the state of Pennsylvania... "