Founded in 1837 and located just 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia, Doane Academy, an independent day school for children ages 3 through 12th grade provides a rigorous college preparatory program. Doane Academy prioritizes strong leadership skills, character, and integrity within each student so that they may cultivate the best version of themselves. With the school's signature Lead Onward program and depth of the academic coursework, Doane Academy develops intelligent, capable students within a community where all are known, loved, and strongly encouraged to discover their unique potential.
Our Core Values:
Academic Excellence. Doane Academy encourages development of the highest standards of knowledge, inquiry, creative expression and academic success.
Character. Doane Academy inspires integrity and responsibility for improving the lives of others.
Diversity. Doane Academy is a diverse community strengthened by the sharing of different ideas, beliefs and cultures
Faith. Doane Academy is a multi-faith community inspired by the Episcopal values of love and service, providing members the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God.
Fellowship. Doane Academy is a family. Every member of the community is nurtured and supported with love, compassion, and respect.
Leadership. Doane Academy believes that good leaders are those who inspire and work with others in achieving extraordinary goals.
Social Responsibility. Doane Academy encourages members of our community to behave ethically and with sensitivity toward social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
Our Mission:
Doane Academy, an independent Episcopal day school, age 3 through 12th grade, provides an exceptional college preparatory program while cultivating character development and nurturing the emotional maturity essential in preparing students for life.
We develop intelligent, capable individuals within a community where all are known, loved, and strongly encouraged to discover their unique potential.
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