Doane Stuart School
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(518)465-5222
- The mission of Doane Stuart is education. In a college preparatory context, where the joy of discovery is valued, Doane Stuart emphasizes serious study, educates to social responsibility, and lays the foundation for a strong faith.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 252 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Doane Stuart School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Other |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1852 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 252 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by grade - https://www.doanestuart.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees/ |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Admissions Director | Dan Pearson |
| Admissions Associate | Kathleen J. Bracken |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Gay Straight Alliance, International Club, Mock Trial, No Place for Hate, Rocketry Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Band, Vocal Music Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Fencing, Yoga |
School Notes
- Doane Stuart is our region's only coeducational, Nursery through Grade 12 independent school. It is selected by our students and their parents because it provides rigorous college preparation, small class size, and a commitment to academic excellence, under the caring guidance of skilled and devoted teachers. The academic success of our students is enhanced by a commitment to service, an emphasis on leadership opportunities and a respect for others. Doane Stuart is a small school with a wide reach, offering unique partnerships within our school community and with the University at Albany, the Albany College of Pharmacy, the Albany Institute of History and Art, the Arts Center of the Capital Region and Lagan College in Northern Ireland. Aided by a very competitive tuition, our financial aid programs help to assure that a family's finances are not a serious impediment when seeking the best for their children's education. The admission process is highly selective. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1; our average class size is 14. Over 80% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.
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