Norwood - Fontbonne Academy
Primary and Secondary EducationPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is a Catholic, independent Pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The institution offers dual-path curricular options, combining a Montessori program with a Primary program to provide an interactive education that integrates service learning, outreach activities, and co-curricular experiences. Its educational approach emphasizes developing self-directed students who live gospel values within a faith-filled community, encouraging reflective decision-making and consideration for others and the Earth. The academy operates under the sponsorship of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, situating it within the broader landscape of Catholic independent schools in the region. A recent development highlights the school receiving Philadelphia-area recognition for excellence in education.