Enrollment
335
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$34,290–$51,890
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Colleen Ramsden
Head of School
Colleen Ramsden joined Derby Academy in 2021 after a 28-year career as a teacher and school administrator, including 18 years at Ravenscroft as a teacher, Lower School Head, and Assistant Head of School. She holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership from North Carolina State University.
Curriculum & special classes
Derby Academy offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong passion for learning, guided by the motto 'Improve Both Mind and Heart.' The academic program is designed to build self-assurance and resilience, preparing students for future academic success.
Financial aid
Derby Academy provides need-based monetary assistance to reduce tuition costs, utilizing the Clarity Application to determine a family's ability to pay. The program aims to make a Derby education attainable for qualified applicants based on demonstrated financial need and fund availability.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
Before school
Children can be dropped off as early as 7:40 AM.
After school
After School Programs are mentioned in the navigation, but no details are provided in the text about hours or activities. The bus leaves at approximately 4:00 PM Monday - Thursday and at 1:00 PM on Fridays.
Cost
Not listed
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Admissions
The admissions process begins in October with inquiries and portal setup. It involves an application fee, parent/guardian conversation, student assessment/shadow day, and submission of supporting documents. Admission decisions are released on March 10.
Apply by
February 1* (for all steps of the application process, including Clarity application if applying for Tuition Assistance). *Note: Admission Season Begins October 1, Admission Assessments for Pre-K, K, Gr.1 are January 22 and February 6.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Application ($50 fee), Parent/Guardian Conversation, Student Assessment (Pre-K-Gr.1) or Shadow Day (Gr.2-8), Parent/Guardian Questionnaire, Teacher Evaluation form(s), School Records Request Form & Transcript, ISEE Exam (Gr. 6-8 applicants).
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