Saint Edmond’s Academy builds boys of character in a community of faith.

Mission  Saint Edmond’s Academy is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by Holy Cross tradition and the values of the Gospel. We are committed to the education of boys from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Incorporating contemporary thought with individualized instruction, a challenging curriculum, and a focus on the core values of heart, mind, hope, zeal, and family, Saint Edmond’s Academy builds boys of character in a community of faith.

History  Saint Edmond’s Academy was founded as a partnership between families and the Brothers of Holy Cross. The inspiration for the founding of Saint Edmond’s Academy was from a group of parents eager to establish a school that would offer the best in educational facilities. The parents were willing to sacrifice their time and means to bring this project to completion.  The Brothers of Holy Cross were asked to sponsor the school, and opened its doors in 1959.  The namesake of the school, Bishop Edmond Fitzmaurice, offered his residence at 1301 Delaware Avenue served as the schools’ original location for four years before moving to the current 25 acre estate located on Veale Road. The school opened for grades 4th through 8th and in 2005 expanded to include Kindergarten – 3rd Grade.

Campus   Settled on an impressive twenty-five acres in North Wilmington, Saint Edmond’s Academy Abessinio Campus boasts more than twenty classrooms and commons as well as updated learning spaces for the Arts and Sciences, including a 450-seat auditorium- The Rollins Center for the Performing Arts– as well as the recent additions of the Wagner-Szczerba EDGE Arena and the Brother Thomas Meany, C.S.C. Learning Commons– both of which are adjacent to the McConnell Science Center.  Athletic experiences at the Abessinio Campus are elevated as they take place in either of our two dedicated gymnasiums- most notably the remarkable Louis J. Capano, Sr. Fieldhouse.  SEA is accessible from most areas in Delaware in addition to nearby areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. To inquire about facility rentals, please visit this page.