Tabor Academy (2025 Profile)

226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738

At Tabor, we're making waves in the world and leaving a lasting impact.

Here, you'll experience a wave of energy, igniting your passion for excellence, fueling your drive for success, and filling you with a sense of purpose and excitement.

Here, you'll wake up to the refreshing sea breeze and start the day with learning deeply connected to the world around you.

At Tabor, our waterfront location isn't just for show; it's a living classroom that brings history, culture, and future-thinking together.

We're not just about book smarts-we're about real-world, hands-on experience, both in and out of the classroom.

Dive into our unique School by the Sea offerings.

Tabor isn't just a school; it's your second home, where you'll navigate the waters of education, achieving more than you ever thought possible.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $77,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,900
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Tabor Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Tabor Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1876

1907

Campus Size

88 acres

125 acres

Student Body

% Students of Color

16%

27%

% International Students

21%

% Students Boarding

75%

67%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Monthly

Less than once a month

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

13 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

76%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$66 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$77,000

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$58,900

$35,500

% Students on Financial Aid

36%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Eric Long

Associate Director of Admissions

Andrew McCain

Application URL

Online Application

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

School Motto: All-A-Taut-O
School Mascot: Sammy The Seawolf
Tabor Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12 located in Marion, Massachusetts. Tabor enrolls students demonstrating academic ability, strong motivation, sound character, emotional stability, and a willingness to participate fully in the school community. Tabor is founded on the belief that a healthy school community finds common ground while embracing differences and, therefore, accepts a racially, ethnically, religiously, economically, and internationally diverse student body. Tabor students are expected to respect one another and to care for their school. Tabor's academic, artistic, athletic, and community programs provide distinctive opportunities for students to achieve genuine understanding and significant skills and to identify and pursue personal goals. As the "School by the Sea," Tabor sustains a unique maritime heritage that embodies, in all its programs, the qualities a seagoing life requires: thoughtful preparation for and awareness of the wider world, perseverance, courage, good humor, a sense of direction, and humility. Tabor's faculty commit themselves to balancing high demands with genuine affection for their students and to fostering relationships founded on the compassion, personal integrity, and trust that anchor Tabor's community. MISSION Tabor Academy educates and empowers students to connect, serve, and lead. Tabor Academy
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Tabor Academy accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, NEASC
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Travis Roy '95, recognized for his perseverance, inspires with his foundation supporting paraplegic individuals -
- Kathleen Dwyer Teravainen '89, legendary in Tabor Athletics Hall of Fame -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tabor Academy cost?

Tabor Academy's tuition is approximately $77,000 for boarding students and $58,900 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from Tabor Academy?

Tabor Academy famous alumni include: Travis Roy '95, recognized for his perseverance, inspires with his foundation supporting paraplegic individuals and Kathleen Dwyer Teravainen '89, legendary in Tabor Athletics Hall of Fame.

What is Tabor Academy's ranking?

Tabor Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Tabor Academy?

The application deadline for Tabor Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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