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Padua Academy is where faith, excellence, and sisterhood come together to shape confident, compassionate leaders. Rooted in Catholic values, our transformational college preparatory education empowers young women to lead lives of purpose and service.

Recent News

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  • CYM Award Recipients

    Join us in congratulating Padua’s honorees in youth ministry at the Annual CYM Recognition Dinner.

  • Padua Summer Camps

    This summer, Padua Academy is the place to build skills, confidence, and friendships!

  • Class of 2026 Celebrates Senior Skirt Day Tradition

    On their final day of classes, the Class of 2026 proudly carried on one of Padua Academy’s most beloved traditions — Senior Skirt Day.

  • 2026-27 Student Council Executive Officers Announced

    Padua proudly announced the 2026-27 Student Council Executive Officers during our final community homeroom of the year.

  • Students Excel at DelDOT Bridge Design Competition

    Our Arch Angels team took 3rd place at the DelDOT Bridge Design Competition 2026, bringing home $750 with their Tied Arch bridge!

  • US Naval Academy Appointment

    Padua Senior Mary Drost ’26 Earns and Accepts Appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

  • Senior Prom

    Our seniors enjoyed an unforgettable evening at the DuPont Country Club Main Ballroom, celebrating “A Golden Goodbye.”

  • Mirabella Troncoso ’23 Named 2026 Truman Scholar

    Padua proudly celebrates alumna Mirabella Troncoso on being named a 2026 Truman Scholarship recipient.

  • St. Francis deSales Award Recipients

    At the St. Francis de Sales Awards Convocation, Bishop Koenig recognized 10 outstanding Padua seniors with the St. Francis de Sales Medal.

  • Wonderful Women Mass & Brunch

    This past Sunday, Padua Academy hosted a special morning honoring the women who support and walk beside our students.

  • Honoring Excellence

    Padua is proud to announce the Class of 2026's Valedictorian & Salutatorian!

  • Mock Trial Team Advances to State Finals

    Padua’s Mock Trial team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition.

  • 2025-26 IDEA Award Recipient

    We are proud to celebrate Mr. Ray Helie, teacher in our mathematics department, as a 2025–2026 IDEA Award recipient!

  • Culture Week 2026

    Culture Week brought our community together to celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and experiences that enrich life at Padua.

  • 2026 Carson Scholar

    Mina Nowroozi ’28 named Carson Scholar for leadership, service, and impact in the fight against Blood Cancer.

Important Admissions Dates

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  • Open House - October 18, 2026

  • Applications Open - September 1, 2026

  • HSPT Prep Course - September 26, 2026

  • 8th Grade Panda For a Day Visits - Beginning October 1, 2026

  • High School Placement Test - November 7 OR November 8, 2026

  • Applications Due - November 15, 2026

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Wilmington, DE 19806
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