Maclay School

Maclay School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3737 N Meridian Rd,  Tallahassee, FL
4.0
3.4
1,130 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Milford
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$18,500

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
170
Full Time Teachers
140
Part Time Teachers
30
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
79%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
77.3%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#36 Best Private K12 Schools in Florida
#47 Best Private HS in Florida
#48 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 115 Students
University of Florida 93 Students
Auburn University 63 Students
University of Central Florida 44 Students
University of South Florida 38 Students
University of North Florida 35 Students
University of Georgia 31 Students
University of Miami 30 Students
Florida Atlantic University 22 Students
Vanderbilt University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Finance 17 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students
English 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 95 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/8/2024
We have been so happy at Maclay! Maclay offers so much for my boys. This is our third year and we could not recommend it enough!
4.0 Senior
2/2/2024
Got a good basis for education, and there are some incredible teachers. The schedule has some wasted time but otherwise it's a good environment.
4.0 Senior
10/27/2023
Good teachers. Wide variety of class options and some challenging class offerings. Plenty of after school activities and sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
5.0 other
1/13/2025
Absolutely first-rate education. When I arrived at Cornell University in 1985 after my excellent education at Maclay, Cornell was easy. You simply will not find a more dedicated faculty teaching a more advanced college prep curriculum. Maclay is among of Exeter, Andover, and Choate. Maclay School wi...
5.0 parent
11/12/2024
We LOVE Maclay school and recommend to everyone! My two boys have been so happy at Maclay! The school offers so much for my kids, from speech to tennis and swimming. The teachers and faculty support my kids and treat them like their own.
2.0 parent
12/22/2023
The school seems a lot more concerned with their finances than giving students an opportunity to attend. They would it accept state sponsored scholarships because they don’t want to be “beholden” to public funding which demonstrates lack of care when it comes to affordability. It is exclusive and ex...
5.0 parent
11/1/2022
We have three kids here in lower, middle and upper school. All 3 have been very happy. The education is great, but the small, welcoming community and caring professionals at the school are really not like any other public or private school in Tallahassee. We love Maclay!

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Maclay School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3737 N Meridian Rd in Tallahassee, FL. Annual tuition is $18,500. The school has a total enrollment of 1,130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Maclay School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $629,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Leadership Academy, North Florida Christian School, The School of Arts & Sciences, and more. Learn more about what Tallahassee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maclay School.

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