Moravian Academy
| Moravian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Merle-Smith Campus: 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020
Downtown Campus: 7 E. Market Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 Swain Campus: 1100 S 24th St, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Coeducational, and College Preparatory School |
| Motto | More to Explore |
| Established | 1742 1971 |
| Founder | Benigna Zinzendorf |
| Campus Director | Merle-Smith Campus - Dr. Rachel Wright
Downtown Campus - Dr. Abby Mahone Swain Campus - Megan Franzyshen |
| Head of school | Adrianne Finley Odell |
| Faculty | 173 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | Preschool – 12 |
| Enrollment | 860 (2025-26) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Campus | Suburb Urban |
| Colors | Red, Gold, and White |
| Athletics conference | Colonial League |
| Mascot | Merle-Smith Campus: Lion
Historic Downtown Campus: Snow Leopard Swain Campus: Cougar |
| Website | www |
Moravian Academy is a preschool through 12th-grade independent, co-educational, college preparatory school in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Moravian Academy is one of the oldest independent schools in the United States.
The school has 860 students and 200 employees from across the region located on three campuses. The Upper School and one Preschool-Grade 8 campus are in Bethlehem and the other Preschool-Grade 8 campus is in Allentown.
Mission: Moravian Academy states that its mission is to educate students in a coeducational, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, ethical leadership, and global citizenship.
Vision: According to the school, Moravian Academy’s vision emphasizes fostering a learning community that values creativity, curiosity, and personal growth, with the goal of preparing students to explore their identities and future roles in society.
Core Values: Moravian Academy identifies four core values that guide its educational philosophy: community engagement, academic excellence, integrity, and curiosity.