Educating Hearts & Minds Since 1959
Mission
St. Edmond’s Academy is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by the values of the Gospel. In the Holy Cross tradition, we are committed to the education of young boys from grades JK-8. Incorporating contemporary thought with individualized instruction, a challenging 21st century curriculum, and a focus on the core values of heart, mind, hope, zeal, and family, St. Edmond’s Academy develops boys of character in a community of faith.
History
Reverend Jacques Dujarie organized the Brothers of Holy Cross, originally called the Brothers of Saint Joseph, as a teaching community in 1820 France. In 1837, Blessed Basil Moreau associated these Brothers with a society of auxiliary priests to establish the Congregation of Holy Cross, a religious community of priests and brothers. After the establishment of the University of Notre Dame in 1842, the Brothers founded additional schools across the country, adding to other Holy Cross schools in Europe and throughout the world.
Core Values
As a Catholic school, rooted in the traditions of Holy Cross education, we are dedicated to empowering our students with values for life. From a young age, students develop an understanding of five core values distilled from the writings of Blessed Basil Moreau- heart, mind, hope, zeal, and family. Students learn to respect themselves and those around them, embracing the likeness and differences of all.
Academics
Academics
Our rigorous curriculum focuses on critical thinking and problem solving through instruction designed to best meet the needs of boys.
Academy Life
Academy Life
At the core of our mission, Saint Edmond's Academy aspires to educate the heart in concert with the mind of each student. With this goal, the Academy provides robust co curricular and extracurricular programming in the creative arts and athletics.
About SEA
About SEA
Founded in 1959, Saint Edmond's Academy educates boys of character in a community of faith
Admissions
Admissions
At the core of our mission, Saint Edmond's Academy aspires to educate the heart in concert with the mind of each student. With this goal, the Academy provides robust co curricular and extracurricular programming in the creative arts and athletics.
We believe in a safe and positive learning environment for all our boys.
We believe boys learn in different ways and must be taught effectively to meet their individual needs.
We believe that learning the fundamentals provides the necessary framework for academic success.
We believe in providing a holistic education–through academics, athletics and the arts, as well as spiritual and social growth.
Average Class Size
Students find success in smaller classes
Diversity
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Student Diversity is 20%
25-Acre Campus
Come see our impressive 25-Acre Campus
We are proud of our graduates!
Seamus Oliver ’18 was awarded the Jefferson Scholarship at the University Of Virginia. He will receive the total cost of attending the University for four years and benefit from many enrichment programs sponsored by the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.
De’Joun graduated from Archmere Academy in 2015 and is a proud Temple University graduate as well. De’Joun is employed with BPGS as a project engineer. His ‘proudest moment’ thus far is opening Talen Energy Stadium’s VIP Tunnel Club for the Philadelphia Union’s first ever home playoff game.
Michael is the Head of the Department of Nutrition Science for the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and National Zoological Park in Virginia.
George Frankel was appointed by Senator Coons to the US Senate Page Program in the Office of the Sergeant at Arms where he first served as a Senate Page and again in a subsequent role as a doorkeeper. George has an M.A in International Affairs from Lingan University in Hong Kong.