Moravian Academy traces its origins to the Moravians who settled Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1741. The Academy descends from the first school for girls founded in the American colonies in 1742. We are the ninth oldest independent school in the United States.

The Moravians viewed education as a sacred responsibility. They were guided by the wisdom of John Amos Comenius, the Moravian bishop who lived in 17th century Europe. Comenius is known to educators everywhere as the Father of Modern Education.

Comenius envisioned an education in which all would participate and an education that would allow each individual to develop fully in mind, body, and spirit.

Through the years, as Moravian schools became more secular and children of other faiths were enrolled, the religious ideals were expressed in high moral standards and school and community service. Early Moravian schools also emphasized music, which continues to be a vital part of a Moravian education.

Moravian Academy was incorporated in 1971 with the merger of Moravian Seminary for Girls and Moravian Preparatory School.