Ware Academy is a college preparatory school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. The school empowers each student to achieve academic excellence, emphasizing the development of mind, body and character. The primary objectives are to educate the whole child to his fullest potential and for students to acquire a respect and a desire for learning in order to develop into independent, life long learners in preparation for productive and fulfilled lives. The school embraces and appreciates that students possess individual styles. Ware Academy is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-sectarian independent school founded in 1949. The school promotes ethnic and racial diversity. Moralistic and ethical principles are fostered, enriching students to develop integrity, empathy and compassion for all living things. Ware selects students on the basis of academic potential and developmental readiness without regard to race, color, creed, or ethnic origin.