Tabor Academy vs. Tilton School
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Tabor Academy
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738, United States of America
Marion, MA 02738, United States of America
Top Rankings
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Offering Breadth
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Overview
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.
Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates.
We have 220 students consisting of day and boarding from 19 states and 16 countries.
With a small student body and dedicated staff, we are focused on helping every student realize the power of his or her own potential.
We believe that students who are able to effectively communicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively, and engage with mindfulness and compassion are better prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. To do this, Tilton School provides students with a uniquely customized learning process that uses authentic assessments of skills, interests, and learning style preferences to help them create their own Personalized Guided Program of Study for their journey at Tilton.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1876
1845
Campus Size
88 acres
146 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
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220
% Students of Color
16%
15%
% International Students
21%
20%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
75%
75%
Average SAT Score
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1160
Average ACT score
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21
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
13
12
Student : Teacher ratio
7:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
28
15
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
76%
54%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$66 million
$16 million
Tuition (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$77,000
$66,925
Tuition (Day Students)
$58,900
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Tuition (5 Day ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø)
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$58,925
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
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$30,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Acceptance Rate
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52%
Director of Admissions
Eric Long
Candace Landroche
Associate Director of Admissions
Andrew McCain
Robin Dunbar
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
28
15
Sport
Total Sports Offered
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15
Sports
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Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Arts Festival, Black Student Union, Club Hockey, Community Service, Dorm Proctors, Entrepreneurship Club, Health and Wellness Committee, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Peer Counselors, Peer Tutoring, Recreational Skiing, Strength and Conditioning Pogram, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Studio Arts, Sustainability Club, TA Program, Theater Productions, World Community Partners, Yearbook