Edmund Gardner III
Gardner Real Estate Group
(207) 387-7218
192 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$325K - $365K Price Range
Thornton Academy
1,519
Students
B+
School Details
Head of School
Rene Menard
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,970
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A-
C+
B
B+
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
73%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
83%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine
191 Students
University of Southern Maine
182 Students
Boston University
146 Students
University of New England
126 Students
University of New Hampshire
115 Students
Bowdoin College
84 Students
Northeastern University
81 Students
Husson University
79 Students
New York University
75 Students
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
71 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
122 Students
Nursing
73 Students
Biology
57 Students
Psychology
48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
42 Students
Computer Science
37 Students
Finance
36 Students
Education
35 Students
Marketing
32 Students
Political Science and Government
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/27/2025
I loved going to Thornton Academy, I enjoyed going to class, sports, and events. I only thing id want to see change is how much parking there is.
12/27/2024
The best part of Thornton Academy is the community while the worst part is the timing of classes. I think there should be more than five minutes between each class personally. I would like to see a change in timing even if students have to start school earlier.
11/20/2024
My experience at Thornton Academy was pretty decent, I do not necessarily have any complaints. All of my teachers have been helpful and supportive. The honors and AP curriculum is high and well executed. Sports is big at out school. I'm a big fan of our arts department as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2024
This is the best school I have ever been to, the teachers and students are so nice and I definitely recommend you have your kid or friends kids go here. I went to saco middle school and the teachers were not nice at all. The only nice people were in the office and the principal and the assistant pri...
9/24/2023
Great family oriented school! Definitely taught me a lot that I needed to know
4/20/2017
Thornton Academy is an independent school that educates 6-12th grade learners who are respectful, responsible, compassionate, and invested. Founded in 1811, our community takes pride in carrying on our strong sense of tradition. Supportive of diverse ideas, cultures, and ambitions, our co-educationa...
1/3/2017
TA has shared with me a warm, welcoming community and lots of great classes, clubs and sports--especially sociology and tennis! The people are nice and I absolutely love being on campus.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Edmund Gardner III
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Linda Dupuis
Linda Dupuis
Maine Source Realty
(207) 481-4680
73 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$380K - $470K Price Range
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Deja Lett
Deja Lett
Keller Williams Realty
(207) 808-7052
166 Total Sales
76 Near This School
$100K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jennifer Hawley
Jennifer Hawley
Hearth & Key Realty
(207) 709-1375
38 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$270,000 Price
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Penney Read
Penney Read
Responds QuicklyMidcoast Realty Group
(207) 466-6273
98 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$655,000 Price
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Jacqueline Nedwell
Jacqueline Nedwell
Town & Shore Real Estate
(207) 618-9460
88 Total Sales
6 Near This School
$211K - $1.4M Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$205K - $856K
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$482,404
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Average Household Income
$108,659
% of College Grads
38.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,577 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
54.3%
Homes for Sale
$115,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 399 Sq Ft
- 3 Old Orchard Rd
- Unit 48
Welcome to Sun Retreats Old Orchard Beach Resort, one of Old Orchard Beach's most sought-after seasonal communities! This 1-bedroom, 1-bath park model with a spacious loft offers comfort, and convenience, and has that perfect coastal getaway feel! Enjoy open-concept living with a bright kitchen and ...
Scott Reiff Denise Reiff
Coldwell Banker Realty
(207) 605-5495
$118,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 399 Sq Ft
- 3 Old Orchard Rd
- Unit 7
Your ideal seasonal coastal getaway in Old Orchard Beach awaits! This park model offers modern comfort, thoughtful design, and a prime location just minutes from miles of sandy shoreline, the pier, golf, and local dining. Open May 1st to October 12th, this one-bedroom, one-bath retreat also features...
Johnna Brown
RE/MAX Realty One
(207) 598-4705
$199,000
- Land
- 2.12 Acre Lot
- 8 Digital Dr
Opportunity for industrial lot with easy access to Route 1 and turnpike. Many possibilities for this vacant lot. Buyers encouraged to verify industrial uses with the City of Biddeford.
Karen Schlegel
Schlegel Realty
(207) 349-4772
$699,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,640 Sq Ft
- 66 Graham St
Meticulously maintained and updated 1925 colonial set on a double lot in a highly walkable location just minutes from downtown Biddeford. What truly distinguishes this property is the additional lot with frontage on Green Street, presenting a compelling opportunity for a town-approved future multi-u...
Abigail Douris
Abigail Douris Real EstateLLC
(207) 492-7257
$185,000
- Land
- 1.53 Acre Lot
- 13 Benson
Seeking a contractor with road-building experience to partner with seller in completing a gravel road needed for final permit approval. This rare Biddeford location is a 1.54 acre parcel with 203' of frontage on Benson Road (paved and publicly maintained) and runs about 300' deep. The lot is surveye...
Roz Anton
EXP Realty
(207) 489-8363
$750,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,452 Sq Ft
- 2 Breakwater Way
- Unit 2
Nestled amongst long-established residential neighborhoods in Saco, Maine, The Cottages at Atlantic Heights Association, a Maine housing cooperative, offers owners a setting that assures unsurpassed active, independent living with comprehensive health-care services on site. 2 Breakwater Way is a sta...
David Banks
RE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 610-6343
$975,000
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,395 Sq Ft
- 16 Union Ave
Beautifully updated multi-family home just six houses from the beach in the heart of Old Orchard Beach! This fully furnished, turnkey property offers two spacious units: Unit A on the first floor features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, while Unit B upstairs offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Recent renov...
Donnie Crowell
LAER
(207) 501-8700
$159,000
- Land
- 1.83 Acre Lot
- 91 B Broadturn Rd
This 1.83-acre lot, located on a quiet private road, offers both privacy and convenience. Tucked within a woodland setting and adjacent to the Maine Turnpike, this property provides easy access to all the amenities Scarborough has to offer while being surrounded by nature. Abutting over 35 acres of ...
David Banks
RE/MAX By The Bay
(207) 503-3547
$599,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Sq Ft
- 163 Temple Ave
- Unit 163
- New 22 days ago
Whether you're looking for a comfortable year-round home or a summer getaway, look no further - welcome to 163 Temple Ave, a modern home with single-level living, less than a mile from the beach! The convenient 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout features a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel...
Lauren Klimoff
U&R Real Estate
(207) 386-8982
$315,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 816 Sq Ft
- 8 Nottingham Dr
This beautifully maintained end unit condo offers effortless living in a bright, open-concept space. The vaulted ceilings and brand-new skylights fill the home with natural light, while fresh paint and new flooring throughout create a crisp, modern feel. Enjoy a spacious living area with a heat pump...
Karen Rice
Abigail Douris Real EstateLLC
(207) 367-1437
$640,000
- 3 Baths
- 2,566 Sq Ft
- 242 Lincoln St
- New 10 days ago
3-units near the Saco river with 2-car garage, shed, and ample parking. The airy top-floor 4BR features a sunny screened porch, laundry, and dual entrances. First-floor units offer cozy living, one with its own porch. Just minutes to beaches, and nature trails.
Sarem Al-Shawk
Maine Real Estate Co
(207) 386-9848
$599,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,316 Sq Ft
- 163 Temple Ave
- New 22 days ago
Whether you're looking for a comfortable year-round home or a summer getaway, look no further - welcome to 163 Temple Ave, a modern home with single-level living, less than a mile from the beach! The convenient 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout features a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel...
Lauren Klimoff
U&R Real Estate
(207) 630-2542
Homes for Rent
$1,900 - $2,600 per month
- Cloverleaf Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 497+ Sq Ft
- 5-7 Merrill Dr
- Saco, ME
$1,895 - $3,195 per month
- Lofts on the Levee
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 422+ Sq Ft
- 1 Upper Falls Rd
- Biddeford, ME
$1,095 - $1,340 per month
- Riverview Falls Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 788+ Sq Ft
- 40 Water St
- Saco, ME
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Biddeford Dog Park
Pepperell Park
- Playground
Rotary Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Boating
- Disc Golf
Jubilee Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Saco Dog Park
- Dog Park
Memorial Recreation Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
North Saco
Large lots surrounded by nature about 17 miles from Portland
Downtown Biddeford
Former mill town in Maine weaving a brighter future on the Saco River
Old Orchard Beach
Historic beach resort town in coastal New England
Downtown Saco
Local shops and restaurants on the banks of Saco River 20 miles south of Portland
Bay View
An understated neighborhood on the shore of Southern Maine
Kinney Shores
A New England seaside community that's both secluded and centrally located
Thornton Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 438 Main St in Saco, ME. Annual tuition is $15,970. The school has a total enrollment of 1,519 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Thornton Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $482,404. Discover additional schools in the area, like Biddeford High School, Old Orchard Beach High School, Florence Lombard Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Saco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Academy.