Thayer Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 686 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,575
Acceptance rate: 38%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1
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School Rankings

Thayer Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Thayer Academy
6	44
7	73
8	72
9	120
10	130
11	127
12	120

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild language based and mild learning differences

Year Founded

1877

Student Body

Total Students

686 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

112 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

15 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Mon =dress up; Tues-Fri = no blue jeans and no tee-shirts

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,575

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% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$24,000

Acceptance Rate

38%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jon White

Admissions Associate

Jessica Leaver

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Black, Black/Orange

School Notes

The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.
Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds.
The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond.
At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression.
The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth.
Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others.

The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds. The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond. At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression. The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth. Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Thayer Academy cost?

Thayer Academy's tuition is approximately $36,575 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Thayer Academy?

The acceptance rate of Thayer Academy is 38%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Thayer Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

What is Thayer Academy's ranking?

Thayer Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Thayer Academy?

The application deadline for Thayer Academy is Feb. 1.

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