Founded in 1744, West Nottingham Academy is the oldest boarding school in the nation!
WNA is an exceptional co-educational school serving 130 students in grades 9-12 and PG. Approximately 65% of our students board, with about 40% of our population from around the globe. Dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of each student, WNA is an intimate yet diverse community providing differentiated instruction and intensive subject exploration. WNA supports students with learning differences through the premiere Chesapeake Learning Center that includes individualized coaching, programming, and counseling. Our comprehensive ESL program includes a two year curriculum in English Communication. With a "physics-first" philosophy, West Nottingham Academy is also proud of our Humanities class which is offered to all 9th-graders, a strong Art department and Artist in Residence program, 12 AP courses, a focus on service learning and competitive athletics. Approximately 50% of the student body participates in sustainability efforts. Nestled just off of Interstate 95 close to the Susquehanna River and the tip of the Chesapeake Bay, West Nottingham's beautiful campus is within an hour's drive of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, and under two hours from Washington DC.