- Private
- HINGHAM, MA
Derby Academy
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-8
- HINGHAM, MA
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 10 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
We are so excited for a new school year! While our community remains masked while indoors, we are thrilled to be predominantly back to normal in all other aspects! Please browse our website and learn more about our campus, academics, programs, and community. Our Admission Office is available to answer any questions!
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- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
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Our motto “Improve Both Mind and Heart” says it all. We pride ourselves on our educational success we’ve had for more than 230 years. Founded in 1784 as one of earliest co-educational learning institutions, we have the unique history, experience, and successful alumni to know what works. Following the PK-Grade 8 model, we focus on the critical foundational years, and build confidence in children as they expand their minds and hearts to succeed during and long after their years at Derby.
Visit our beautiful 27-acre campus in Hingham and see for yourself what makes Derby Academy a place where young minds are cultivated and character flourishes.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Walk-Through Wednesdays
On Campus - Registration Required
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We hold an informal “mini-open house” every Wednesday. Please join us at 9:00 AM to see our campus in action! We'll give you a personalized tour of Derby, as well as a chance to peek into our classrooms and speak with an Admission representative. Registration will be in the Brown Art Gallery in the Roy Campus Center. Please note this event is for adults only.
Kindergarten - Grade 8 Application Deadline
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At Derby, we believe that to prepare our students to become successful and caring adults, we must focus on the mind through academics, innovation, and creativity, and focus on the heart through service, kindness, and character-building. Inquire or apply today!
Innovative and Integrative STEM Curriculum
Students gain 21st-century critical-thinking skills and become resilient problem solvers. With an emphasis on the Engineering Design Process and the project management cycle, students work collaboratively applying STEM concepts and utilize varied modes of communicating their solutions to real-world design challenges.
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Preschool
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayYes
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Derby Academy Reviews
Students eat lunch in groups with a teacher that change every few weeks, so they meet and interact with a wide range of teachers and students. Teachers model and facilitate conversation, connection and inclusion.
All students try everything from sports to drama to music, technology, sewing and shop. Everyone is out of their comfort zone at some point, so everyone learns to support one another in taking risks and trying new things - so invaluable and remarkable to witness! Students have many opportunities to develop skill and comfort with public speaking, and to grow into leadership roles as they go. Confidence and compassion are cultivated and new passions are discovered!
After doing a lot of research over a number of years, I can safely say that there was no better place for our family. The teachers are absolutely amazing - they are respectful, dedicated and involved. It is obviously that they really care about the children.
Despite the fact that the physical campus is closed, learning has continued! They were prepared for this possibility and have met the challenge. Children are involved in their digital classroom and interacting with their peers and teachers multiple times throughout the day. If we can't be together in person, I'm glad that we have such a strong Distance Learning program!
We very strongly believe that because of Derby Academy, our children will become the best possible versions of themselves.