Derby Academy

56 Burditt Ave, Hingham, MA, 02043-0204
Derby is well-established and well-recognized as a leader in independent school education on the South Shore. Our priority is a well-balanced education and our approach is traditional. Our small class sizes allow us to personalize each student's education. Teachers get to know their students well, not just in the classroom but also as they engage in the arts, in athletics, and in a wide range of activities where every child is encouraged and expected to participate. The faculty views each student as an individual with special talents, interests, learning style, and developmental needs. Teachers strive to reinforce and recognize each child's accomplishments and to help him or her learn from the total school experience, both successes and disappointments.

School Overview:

Derby Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1784
Student Body
Total Students 330 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes Comprehensive tuition is by grade level. The range is $17,750 for Prekindergarten to $24,400 for Grade 8.
% on Financial Aid 13%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,813
Acceptance Rate 36%
Admissions Director Jay K. Sadlon
Admissions Associate Nicole B. Carnes
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Field Hockey
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball

School Notes:

  • Derby is well-established and well-recognized as a leader in independent school education on the South Shore. Our priority is a well-balanced education and our approach is traditional. Our small class sizes allow us to personalize each student's education. Teachers get to know their students well, not just in the classroom but also as they engage in the arts, in athletics, and in a wide range of activities where every child is encouraged and expected to participate. The faculty views each student as an individual with special talents, interests, learning style, and developmental needs. Teachers strive to reinforce and recognize each child's accomplishments and to help him or her learn from the total school experience, both successes and disappointments.

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Nearby Schools:

Derby Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
St Paul Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
St Jerome Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 2.5 mi. away
Just Right Child Care
Gr. K | 2.9 mi. away
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 4.3 mi. away

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