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Thornton Academy
438 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 207-282-5383

Welcome to Thornton Academy, one of Maine’s—and New England’s—oldest and most respected private schools. In 1889 a Thornton Academy trustee, speaking at the opening ceremonies of one now-historic campus building, described our school as “a bright light to illuminate and stimulate the minds of generations to come.”And so we have proved to be.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1811 1900
Campus Size 80 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 1200 students 300 students
Percent Students Boarding n/a 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size n/a 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:19 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $10,000 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Mark Powers
School Notes:
  • Welcome to Thornton Academy, one of Maine’s—and New England’s—oldest and most respected private schools. In 1889 a Thornton Academy trustee, speaking at the opening ceremonies of one now-historic campus building, described our school as “a bright light to illuminate and stimulate the minds of generations to come.”And so we have proved to be.
  • School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, ISANNE, MAIS
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