MacDuffie's Educational Philosophy

The MacDuffie School is a co-educational, independent school for students in grades 6 through 12.

The atmosphere of our urban school, with its rich diversity, is both supportive and challenging. We prepare our students for college and for productive lives in the modern world. Our students are expected to develop the skills needed for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

MacDuffie students consistently demonstrate a willingness and eagerness to learn. Our faculty engage students in an intensive learning process and meet individual student's needs in creative ways, mindful of their different learning styles.

We equip our students with the skills to analyze problems logically and creatively, to develop appropriate problem-solving strategies, and to apply those strategies confidently and effectively.

MacDuffie also creates fertile ground for exploring artistic and athletic interests. Students develop the ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing, recognizing that genuine communication involves learning to question, analyze, and probe in the pursuit of understanding.

A small and cohesive community, MacDuffie instills in its young men and women the importance of working together to achieve both individual and institutional goals and to do so in ways that are honestly respectful of the needs, values, and rights of each other, the environment, and the world in which we live.