Derby Academy

Derby Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
56 Burditt Ave,  Hingham, MA
4.9
3.8
342 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joseph J. Perry, Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$36,818

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
5

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
90%
Two or more races
7.2%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 5 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/7/2020
Our family has been a part of the Derby community for ten years and we could not say enough about this very special place. As a parent, I have always felt a partnership with the school. What makes Derby exceptional is the faculty who are truly invested in the success of every child. It is a nurturing environment that encourages the best in mind and heart of its students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/12/2023
A wonderful place for all and cannot recommend highly enough
5.0 parent
11/30/2020
Now that our son is at Milton Academy we have clear proof of how well Derby prepared him for the challenges of high school. I don't mean just academically, though Derby's programs are rich and robust and fabulous. I mean in all other ways that we deem almost more important: public speaking, written...
5.0 parent
8/13/2020
Safe, supportive and nurturing environment that supports our daughter with all facets of learning. Best decision we've ever made for her education!
5.0 parent
7/7/2020
The motto of this historic K-8 school founded in 1784, IMPROVE BOTH MIND AND HEART, belies the innovative forward-thinking programs at Derby. The oldest coeducational institution in the United States still teaches mandatory sewing classes to all, but also has an extraordinary STEM science center, co...

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Derby Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 56 Burditt Ave in Hingham, MA. Annual tuition is $36,818. The school has a total enrollment of 342 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Derby Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $1,695,131. Discover additional schools in the area, like Notre Dame Academy, Hingham High School, Cohasset High School, and more. Learn more about what Hingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Derby Academy.

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