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EVERY STUDENT. EVERY GRADE. ONE ACADEMY.

Experience the energy, curiosity, and community that define Albany Academy. Join us for a campus tour or admissions event and see firsthand why families choose the Capital Region’s only Pre-K through postgraduate independent school.

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THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND

Albany Academy is the Capital Region's first and only independent, coeducational school spanning Pre-K through postgraduate.

One community, one continuous journey from a child's first classroom to their first college acceptance.

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200+ YEARS OF FIRSTS

Founded in 1813 and 1814, Albany Academy has led the Capital Region for over two centuries. This year, we wrote our next first: a fully coeducational campus, Pre-K through postgraduate.

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COMPETE. LEAD. GROW.

Take your game to the next level with championship-caliber athletics that challenge students to excel as competitors, teammates, and leaders.

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A PERSONALIZED PATH TO COLLEGE SUCCESS

Personalized support at every stage of the college process, from exploration and application to enrollment and beyond.

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FROM "A-TO-Y"

From Amherst to Yale, meet the Class of 2026. Twenty-five percent will go on to compete in NCAA sports — and that's just the beginning.

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Who We Are

About Us

Albany Academy is the first and only independent, preparatory, Pre-K through post-graduate school in New York’s Capital Region. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, Academy offers a curriculum designed to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers. Albany Academy provides a truly individualized, Pre-K through postgraduate experience where every student is known, challenged, and supported, preparing them not only for college success but also for purposeful leadership in a complex world.

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Michael Turner, Albany Academy Head of School, addresses the Academy community at Opening Ceremony 2026.

Since our foundings in 1813 and 1814, Albany Academy has stood as a home for curious minds and confident leaders, and that tradition continued as we proudly welcomed students back for the 2026–2027 school year — a year like no other, as for the first time in our history, all learners from Pre-K to Postgraduate came together in a fully coeducational setting. Every division came alive as we kicked off the academic year at our Opening Ceremony on September 10, 2026.

Click "read more" for more information and for a link to photos from the first academic day.

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Our Fall Spirit Stores are officially open, featuring apparel and accessories for fall athletics, as well as the return of our Arts Spirit Store. Whether you’re a student, parent, grandparent, faculty member, staff member, alum, or friend of Academy, you’ll find plenty of ways to show your Academy pride this season.

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Athletic Outing Postponed to August 3

Join us on Monday, August 3, at The Country Club of Troy for Albany Academy’s Athletic Outing in support of our exceptional athletic programs.

Enjoy a day of tennis, golf, and community with parents, alumnae/i, and friends of Albany Academy. The event features round-robin tennis, a luncheon buffet, scramble-format golf, and a cocktail reception celebrating our participants and sponsors (play both or just tennis or golf!).

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NYSAIS Champions: Albany Academy Boy's Track & Field Wins First-Ever State Title

Congratulations to Albany Academy Boys Track & Field on a historic and record-setting season! On May 20, the program captured its first-ever NYSAIS Athletic Association State Championship, a remarkable achievement that reflects the perseverance and teamwork of this group of student-athletes and coaches. Led by multiple individual state champions, podium finishes, and strong relay performances across the meet, the team showcased the depth and excellence of the program. 

Congratulations, Cadets!

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Shirley Stevens French

Shirley Stevens French '47 credits Albany Academy for Girls with instilling a lifelong commitment to service, curiosity, and community involvement. A member of a family with deep Academy roots spanning generations, French overcame the challenges of relocating to Alabama during World War II before returning to Girls Academy, where she excelled academically and athletically.

After earning a degree in education, she dedicated her life to teaching, volunteering, and supporting others. Now 96, French continues to serve her community, support Albany Academy through scholarships and archival projects, and inspire younger generations with her belief that lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity are the keys to a meaningful life.

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John Hawn '44 standing next to the Upper School Sign in the Front Circle.

As Albany Academy approaches its next chapter, John Hawn '44 remains one of its most dedicated lifelong supporters. A member of the first kindergarten class in the current Upper School building, Hawn spent 13 years at the Academy before attending United States Military Academy and serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

A former athlete, trustee, Alumni Association president, and Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, Hawn has spent decades giving back to the school through leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. With family ties spanning generations, he credits the Academy with providing an exceptional education and remains committed to supporting its future.

View Full Story about John Hawn ’44: Sharing A Century of Albany Academy Experiences - and Looking Ahead.