Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Personalized K-12 Education
As one of the Capital Region's oldest coeducational schools, The Doane Stuart School blends academic tradition with innovation to deliver a transformative educational experience. Founded in 1975 through the union of Kenwood Academy (est. 1852) and St. Agnes School (est. 1870), we carry forward a legacy of academic excellence rooted in Roman Catholic and Episcopal traditions. Our faculty serve as mentors, coaches, and partners in each student's journey, adapting to individual learning styles through small class sizes and differentiated instruction. With an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, we foster a close-knit community where students are known, challenged, and supported.Our interfaith mission celebrates diversity and dialogue, preparing students to become informed, empathetic global citizens. We emphasize experiential learning, community service, and character development, ensuring graduates are equipped for college, career, and lives of purpose. Our 27-acre campus features modern facilities including science labs, art studios, and outdoor learning spaces. Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by the Albany Business Review, we maintain a 100% college placement rate while cultivating intellectual curiosity and ethical growth.
Services
College Counseling
Summer Days Programs
Senior Internship
Experiential Learning
Community Service Programs
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio
- Our faculty provide differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning styles
- We maintain a 100% college placement rate for graduates
- Our interfaith approach celebrates diversity and mutual respect
- Students participate in over 5,000 annual community service hours
What people say
Lifelong learning foundation
Supportive community
Personalized attention
College preparation
Experiential learning
Services
College Counseling
Our comprehensive college counseling program begins in 9th grade with personalized academic planning, application guidance, and interview preparation. Our counselors maintain relationships with colleges nationwide to help students find best-fit institutions. With a 100% college placement rate, we ensure graduates receive support through the transition to higher education.
Summer Days Programs
Our summer program offers engaging academic enrichment and recreational activities for students aged 18 months to 3 years. The six-week session includes 'Caregiver and Me' classes that promote early childhood development through structured play and learning experiences on our 27-acre campus.
Senior Internship
This experiential learning program connects 12th graders with local professionals for hands-on career exploration. Students gain real-world experience through mentorship opportunities in various fields while developing workplace skills and professional networks before college.
Experiential Learning
Our curriculum integrates project-based learning across all grade levels, connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. Students engage in fieldwork, community projects, and interdisciplinary studies that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Community Service Programs
Students participate in structured service initiatives that combine civic responsibility with academic learning. Our programs emphasize social justice and community impact, with students completing over 5,000 service hours annually through local and global outreach projects.
Questions
What grade levels does Doane Stuart serve?
We serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in our Rensselaer, NY campus.
What is Doane Stuart's educational philosophy?
We combine academic tradition with innovation through personalized learning, small class sizes, and interfaith values.
How does Doane Stuart support college preparation?
Our college counseling program begins in 9th grade with personalized guidance through the application process.
What extracurricular opportunities are available?
We offer athletics, arts programs, student leadership opportunities, and over 50 community service initiatives.
Is Doane Stuart a religious school?
We're an interfaith school with Episcopal and Catholic heritage, welcoming students of all beliefs.
