About Derryfield

The Derryfield School’s purpose is two-fold: to guide a student’s academic growth through the acquisition of sound study habits and the development of analytical, independent thinking skills; and to foster each child’s social, emotional, and ethical growth.

We value our distinctive role as a day school, providing a rigorous program in academics, athletics, and the arts to children whose families want them to live at home during their middle and high school years. Dedicated to providing individual attention to every student, we strive to create an informal, yet structured environment offering challenge and support where students can develop their unique qualities of mind, body, and spirit.

We respect diverse ideas, beliefs, and cultures, and are committed to personal integrity and fairness. We value tradition as well as the willingness to institute thoughtful change. Recognizing that academic achievement without compassion and concern for others is meaningless, we are committed to purposeful involvement in the world outside our school in both the local and the global community.

Derryfield believes that a school is strengthened by its diversity. Therefore, we are committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Working together, we strive to provide experiences both in and out of the classroom that will allow students to consider and embrace their own and others’ identities and perspectives. This will empower our students on their journey to leading lives of purpose and passion.