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{{Infobox school |name = Germantown Academy |type = Private coeducational school |established = 1759 |location = Fort Washington, Pennsylvania |mascot = Patriots }} '''Germantown Academy''' (GA) is a private coeducational college preparatory school in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1759, it is one of the oldest schools in the United States. == History == Germantown Academy was founded in 1759 in Germantown, making it one of the oldest non-sectarian schools in America. The school moved to its current Fort Washington campus in 1965, maintaining its tradition of academic excellence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.germantownacademy.net/about |title=About GA |publisher=Germantown Academy |access-date=December 2025}}</ref> == Historic Significance == GA has notable historical connections: * Educated members of the founding generation * Building served as a hospital during the Revolutionary War * One of the oldest non-sectarian schools in America == Academics == The school offers: * Rigorous college preparatory curriculum * Advanced placement courses * Global studies programs * Arts and athletics == Campus == The Fort Washington campus includes: * 126 acres * Modern facilities * Athletic complex * Environmental center == Athletics == The Patriots compete in: * Inter-Ac League * Many sports at varsity level == See Also == * [[Episcopal Academy]] * [[The Haverford School]] * [[Germantown]] == References == <references /> {{#seo: |title=Germantown Academy - Philadelphia Wiki |description=Germantown Academy, one of America's oldest schools founded 1759, now located in Fort Washington. |keywords=Germantown Academy, GA, Philadelphia, private school, Patriots |type=Article }} [[Category:Schools]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Private Schools]] [[Category:Historic Philadelphia]]
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