Mercersburg Academy

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12, PG

Mercersburg Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 1893 and serving grades 9–12 plus postgraduates, with grade 9 as the main entry point. About 85% of students live on campus in seven dormitories, and international students make up 22%, representing 38 countries. The curriculum offers 145 courses across eight academic departments, with a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio on a 300-acre campus. Testing is preferred but not required for grades 9–10; applicants to grades 11, 12 and PG send PSAT, SAT or ACT scores. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS, and Chinese citizens interview via Vericant. Boarding tuition for 2026–27 is $81,600.

• About 85% of students live on campus in seven dormitories
• 145 courses across eight academic departments
• 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• 300-acre campus in southern Pennsylvania