Awards

Blue Ribbon Award
Padua Academy has been recognized as a National School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. We regard this as our highest honor since it signifies excellence in all aspects of our program.

According to the Department of Education:

Schools honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program represent the full diversity of American education. Some schools are large, and some are quite small; some are traditional, and some are very innovative. They exist in urban, suburban, small town, and rural communities. They serve students from a wide range of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. But while other things differ, their commitment to excellence as a singular purpose does not. This is their hallmark. Their message to the American people is that with the winning combination of leadership, hard work, caring, vision, and common sense, excellence can be achieved.

This "winning combination" can be found in our students, faculty, and staff - it is part of what we do, and who we are. The Padua Academy community is proud of this award. It represents not only our commitment to excellence, but also, our determination to live our mission.

Superstars in Education
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recognizes programs that are innovative in their approach to instruction and instructional support. Each year only one school from each of the three counties in the state and one private/parochial school is recognized.

Competing with a large number of private schools, Padua has been honored as a SuperStar in Education four of the twelve years the award has been in existence.

1992 Chemistry Roadshow

1994 Model United Nations Program

1999 Shakespeare in the City

2001 Spanish Mentoring Program