Overview

Since its founding in 1837, Doane Academy has been a school where students come to realize their interests, their talents, and that they are called to have a significant impact on the world around them. Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Doane Academy is committed to developing intelligent, capable young people within a school culture where students are known, loved, and strongly encouraged to realize their full potential. The students, faculty and staff at Doane Academy are all part of a supportive and encouraging school family. Our teachers are attentive to the needs of each student as an individual, and work closely with both students and parents to insure success in academics and extracurricular activities. The rigorous liberal arts/college prep curriculum, strong athletic program, and the numerous opportunities in extracurricular activities cultivate the development of character, emotional maturity, and standards of ethical conduct that are essential in preparation for college and education for life.
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Official information of Doane Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
B- Matriculation
B+ Academics
C Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $26,250
# of Students: 253
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: $102,767/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 62%
SAT: 1105/1600
#268

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Yale University 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Spelman College 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#85 Washington College 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#89 Ursinus College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
#97 Clark University 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
#127 Thomas Jefferson University: East Falls 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
#151 Fisk University 1
#151 University of the Pacific 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#166 Xavier University 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 Missouri University of Science and Technology 1
#182 Montclair State University 2
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
#194 Rowan University 2
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1
#202 La Salle University 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#219 Widener University 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
#250 Immaculata University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 Winston-Salem State University 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
#317 Morgan State University 1
Albright College 1
Arcadia University 1
Art Academy of Cincinnati 1
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 1
Clark Atlanta University 1
College of William and Mary 1
Coppin State University 1
Delaware State University 1
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1
Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts 1
Fairleigh Dickinson University: College at Florham 1
Fayetteville State University 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
High Point University 1
Ithaca College 1
Liberty University 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Montserrat College of Art 1
Norfolk State University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
pennsylvania academy of the fine arts 1
Prairie View A&M University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Ramapo College of New Jersey 1
Rider University 1
Rosemont College 1
Rutgers University 2
Saint Joseph's University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
St. John's University 1
Texas Southern University 1
The College of New Jersey 1
Tuskegee University 1
Union College 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Scranton 1
University of the Arts 1
University of the Sciences 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Biology
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
European History
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Calculus BC
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
European History
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Calculus BC
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Computer Science Principles
Comparative Government and Politics
Psychology
Environmental Science
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Sports

(Total 7)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
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Arts

(Total 4)
Choir
Jazz
Ceramics
Studio Art
Choir
Jazz
Ceramics
Studio Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 25)
Student Council
Student Ambassadors
Varsity Club
Mock Trial
Community Service
Yearbook
Creative Writing Club
Cum Laude Society
National Honors Art Society
Photography Club
Student Council
Student Ambassadors
Varsity Club
Mock Trial
Community Service
Yearbook
Creative Writing Club
Cum Laude Society
National Honors Art Society
Photography Club
Spartan STEAM Club - Science Olympiads Team
Spartan STEAM Club - Odyssey of the Mind Team
Math Club
Equality Club
Middle School STEAM Class - FLL and Future City Competitions
Spartan STEAM Club – SeaPerch
Spanish Club
Art Club
Spartan STEAM Club - Seasonal Competitions
Latin Club
Doane’s Dungeon
Christmas Mystery
Spartan Studio Actors Spring Play
The Kindness Project
and Student Government
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1837
Campus Size: 11 acres
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior, SLEP

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 3)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 15)
Recommended
Day school
Sanford School United States Flag
B+ 5.0 (6 reviews)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Doane Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Doane Academy.
Doane Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Philadelphia, New Jersey, US. It was founded 1837 , and currently has about 253 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.doaneacademy.org.
02.
Does Doane Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Doane Academy is offering 14 AP courses.

Doane Academy also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Doane Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Princeton University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University and University of California: Los Angeles.
04.
What is the application requirement for Doane Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Doane Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Doane Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Doane Academy in 2024 is $26,250, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@doaneacademy.org .
06.
Where is Doane Academy located?
Doane Academy is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 18 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Doane Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Doane Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 393 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Doane Academy has been favorited by 33 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Doane Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Doane Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Doane Academy’s official site: http://www.doaneacademy.org or call them at 609-386-3500.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Doane Academy?
Yes, here are few: Holy Ghost Prep, Hampton Academy and Conwell Egan Catholic High School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Doane Academy?
The overall rating for Doane Academy is B.

The section ratings of Doane Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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