Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (NFA) is the leading independent Catholic School for students ages three through eighth grade. Located in historic Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, NFA was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph and offers two exceptional educational options for children ages three through third grade: Montessori and Primary. The talented faculty at NFA offers a rigorous curriculum centered around our beautiful student mission statement focused on the following domains.

The Norwood-Fontbonne Student is one who… 

• Enjoys Learning
• Treasures Self, Others, and the Earth
• Lives Gospel Values, and
• Makes Reflective Choices as a Self-Directed Person.