How much is tuition at Thayer Academy?

At Thayer Academy, day tuition is $68,900 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Thayer Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. 39% of students at Thayer Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Thayer Academy serve?

Thayer Academy serves grades 6-12.

Is Thayer Academy a boarding or day school?

Thayer Academy is a day school. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Thayer Academy?

Thayer Academy enrolls about 730 students.

Where is Thayer Academy located?

Thayer Academy is located in Braintree, Massachusetts.

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day

coed

6-12

Thayer Academy

Braintree, Massachusetts

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$68,900

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

39% of students

Enrollment

730

Student:Teacher

8:1

Founded

1877

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What Thayer Academy actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

39% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$73,300

vs $68,900 published tuition

4-year total

$310,989

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

Thayer Academy is a co-ed day school just south of Boston with direct Red Line T access, awarding over $11.6 million in need-based financial aid annually. ISL member with strong academics and competitive athletics in a suburban campus setting.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Thayer Academy?: At Thayer Academy, day tuition is $68,900 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Thayer Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. 39% of students at Thayer Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Thayer Academy serve?: Thayer Academy serves grades 6-12.
Is Thayer Academy a boarding or day school?: Thayer Academy is a day school. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Thayer Academy?: Thayer Academy enrolls about 730 students.
Where is Thayer Academy located?: Thayer Academy is located in Braintree, Massachusetts.

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