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Founded in 1728, Norfolk Academy is the nation’s eighth oldest school, a place where beloved, time-tested traditions give us the confidence to embrace innovation in our teaching.
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Families have been entrusting their children’s futures to Norfolk Academy for nearly 300 years. Discover why choosing NA makes so much sense.
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Our students approach learning as an integrated endeavor--one that encompasses reading, problem-solving, research, and real-world experiences.They use their voices to advance ideas and shape a more just society.
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Unleashing Creativity

Our students explore the arts through a resource-rich program, starting from the early years, which cultivates and encourages participation in all avenues of artistic expression--music, visual arts, dance, and drama.
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Our program of daily P.E. in Lower School builds healthy habits for life and enthusiasm for competitive athletics. More than 85% of our Middle and Upper School students participate in our 27 sports and 72 different teams. And no one cheers louder than our Bulldog fans!
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Your generosity to Norfolk Academy touches every part of the school’s distinctive approach to education. The vitality of our learning community arises from your commitment to shaping young learners into men and women of character.
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Shaping Bold Explorers & Leaders

Our students develop their learning beyond the classroom through an array of programs that offer real-world challenges. Reading, research, and first-hand experiences bring extraordinary excitement to learning.

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Magic with words

The General Story, in the Lower School Library, is a one-stop shop for imaginative storytelling.

Art through movement

The dance program begins in Lower School and continues with dance team in Middle and Upper School. From ballet to hip hop--choices abound!

Innovative solutions

Our Engineering, Design, and Innovation program for grades 1-6 cultivates collaboration and inventive thinking.

Vivid Canvases

...sculptures from recycled materials...art that explodes expectations. Classes that begin in Lower School culminate with Studio Art in the Upper grades.

Goodwill

Community service projects start in first grade and continue through senior year.

Autonomous robots

The NA Robotics Team offers the chance to learn about design, programming, and even marketing, as students compete in regional events.

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