Derby Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hingham, MA
56 Burditt Ave, Hingham, MA 02043
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Hingham
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Hingham, Massachusetts, Derby Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 325 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 8 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 325
- Teachers
- 48 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 150 girls, 175 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Derby Academy
What grades does Derby Academy serve?
Derby Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Derby Academy?
About 325 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Derby Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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