Admission
Established at Chestnut Hill in 1858, Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls located outside of Philadelphia with a mission of empowering young women to realize their fullest potential.
The Mount welcomes applications or inquiries from students who are lifelong learners seeking a challenging, in-depth, dynamic education. You can learn more about our admission process by contacting our our Admission team.
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Visiting is one of the best ways to determine if the Mount is right for you. Families can learn more at any of our admissions events and are invited to join us at Open House.
Be sure to schedule an opportunity to visit the Mount, including personal tours, school-day visits, and more. We can't wait to see you!
Applications for the Class of 2030 open August 1.
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Admissions Calendar
Spring Preview Night
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MSJA
6th/7th Grade Practice Test
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Spring Concert
WHAT MAKES THE MOUNT DISTINCT?
16
Average # of students in a class
9:1
student to teacher ratio
83%
% of faculty with advanced degrees
28
# of Honors courses offered
19
# of AP courses offered
80%
% of students scored 3+ on AP exams


Mount Saint Joseph Academy is dual-accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and the Middle States Association and was previously named a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.


