Newark Academy is the second oldest day school in the state of New Jersey, and one of 11 pre-Revolutionary schools still operating in the United States. The Academy was founded in 1774 by Alexander Ma...
Newark Academy is the second oldest day school in the state of New Jersey, and one of 11 pre-Revolutionary schools still operating in the United States. The Academy was founded in 1774 by Alexander Macwhorter, a leading cleric and advisor to George Washington. In 1802, the Academy opened a separate division for girls, but the innovative program was closed in 1859. In 1964, the Academy moved from Newark to it's current location in Livingston, NJ and, in 1971, became fully co-educational. Mission Statement : Newark Academy will contribute to society thoughtful and compassionate citizens who embrace their responsibilities as ethical, intellectual and civic stewards in the global environment.