Founded in 1784, Derby Academy is an independent, co-educational day school for grades Pre-K through Grade 8, located in Hingham, MA. We're a school that nurtures the development of the child by providing opportunities for the maximum intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of each student. Our dedicated faculty inspires students to discover the joy of intellectual curiosity, mastery of learning skills and service to the community. Students are also guided toward an awakening sense of personal responsibility in order to prepare them to make ethical and mindful contributions in an increasingly interdependent world.