Thayer Academy

Thayer Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
745 Washington St,  Braintree, MA
4.4
4.0
719 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$66,300

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
102
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
84%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
82.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#27 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
#41 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
#45 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 90 Students
Boston University 72 Students
Northeastern University 63 Students
Brown University 57 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 56 Students
New York University 54 Students
Tufts University 44 Students
Providence College 44 Students
University of Miami 42 Students
Villanova University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 103 Students
Biology 47 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Economics 27 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Finance 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 80 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/6/2025
Thayer has a safe and inclusive atmosphere with supportive teachers and staff. Thayer is an outstanding school that provides a well-rounded education, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
5.0 Parent
8/15/2024
Overall great school. Administration and faculty deeply care about the kids and their work. Supportive culture and an abundance of resources available to families. Opportunities to streamline communication, improve parent engagement (seems like the same small group of parents doing everything), and faculty diversity.
1.0 Freshman
6/15/2023
Students are stuck up and miserable, Parents are unwilling to communicate or accept that their students are sub par, Teachers are trying but not hard. Worst school experience I have had in my 6 different schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/9/2016
Not looking for an athletic powerhouse but that's not why I wouldn't send a female athlete here. They are bullied by other female students ( have you seen the movie Mean Girls?) and the administration and faculty does nothing to prevent the situation. The athletic department is pathetic. Ask about h...
5.0 parent
4/30/2015
As a parent of 2 children at Thayer both very different learners I can say that I think the school does an excellent job of developing thoughtful, creative, well-rounded individuals. Students are encouraged to try new things outside of their comfort zone and that sort of supported risk-taking is in...
5.0 parent
9/13/2012
Excellent in all aspects included teaching staff, student to teacher ratio. Campus is close to public transportation, recently completed student common, new performing art building. Great sports program with very well staffed gym and state of the art gym. Many extra activities for students to join t...
3.0 parent
9/15/2011
AS A FORMER STUDENT AND PARENT I CONSIDER THE THAYER EXPERIENCE TO BE VERY SPECIAL. The academics address all ability levels. New emphasis has been placed on the ARTS PROGRAM. The hard sciences and HUMANITIES COURSES HAVE BEEN WATERED DOWN IN RECENT YEARS AS THE administration has become increasingl...

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Thayer Academy is a private school for students in grades 5-12 located at 745 Washington St in Braintree, MA. Annual tuition is $66,300. The school has a total enrollment of 719 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Thayer Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $858,784. Discover additional schools in the area, like CATS Academy Boston, South Shore Christian Academy, The Woodward School for Girls, and more. Learn more about what Braintree has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thayer Academy.

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