Padua Academy was founded in 1954 by Rev. Joseph L. McCoy, O.S.F.S. and built by the members of St. Anthony of Padua Parish.  In the early years, members of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia administered and staffed the school.  To ensure a continuing tradition in the founding spirit, St. Francis de Sales and St. Francis of Assisi were chosen as patrons of the school.

School Colors: Brown and Gold

Class Colors: Seniors--Gold, Juniors--Red, Sophomores--Blue, and Freshmen--Green

School Mascot: Padua Panda