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Organization Overview
Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy is known for its rigorous academic program. The academic disciplines foster critical thinking skills, strengthen analytical reasoning, and foster intellectual creativity through each department. Parents and caregivers choose Archmere for their children because choosing our door opens others. Students choose Archmere because of the opportunities available to them.
We strive to inspire students to challenge themselves, think critically, and ultimately reach their greatest potential. The dedicated faculty at Archmere shows a commitment to student learning and provides personal attention for students, creating an authentic student-teacher connection that's based on trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of achievement.
Through the support and guidance at Archmere, students have every opportunity to find true personal distinction.
We strive to inspire students to challenge themselves, think critically, and ultimately reach their greatest potential. The dedicated faculty at Archmere shows a commitment to student learning and provides personal attention for students, creating an authentic student-teacher connection that's based on trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of achievement.
Through the support and guidance at Archmere, students have every opportunity to find true personal distinction.
Member Schools
Grades
9, 10, 11, 12, Post Grad
Student Enrollment
500
School Gender
Coed
School Type
Day
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Is Special Needs?
No
Special Needs Programs
We provide additional special learning skill services, but it is not a formal program.
Mission
The following core values support our belief statements as a faith-filled, learning community:
Community: recognizing our connectedness and our responsibility to one another in our school place and in all of our relationships.
Respect: for ourselves, our unique individuality and the uniqueness of others
Zeal: using our talents fully to respond to God’s call – to discern our purpose in life
Reverence (Pietate): prayerfulness and a vibrant spiritual life
Wisdom (Scientia): critical thinkers who use skills and information wisely and ethically
Community: recognizing our connectedness and our responsibility to one another in our school place and in all of our relationships.
Respect: for ourselves, our unique individuality and the uniqueness of others
Zeal: using our talents fully to respond to God’s call – to discern our purpose in life
Reverence (Pietate): prayerfulness and a vibrant spiritual life
Wisdom (Scientia): critical thinkers who use skills and information wisely and ethically
Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Primary Admissions Contact Name
Leah Lightcap, Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Primary Admissions Contact Job Title
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Primary Admissions Contact Email Address
llightcap@archmereacademy.com
Admissions Events
10/27/25 - Admissions Open House
11/8/25 - Entrance Exam
11/9/25 - Entrance Exam
4/18/26 - 7th Grade Practice Test
4/22/26 - 7th Grade Open House
11/8/25 - Entrance Exam
11/9/25 - Entrance Exam
4/18/26 - 7th Grade Practice Test
4/22/26 - 7th Grade Open House