Private School

Tabor Academy

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Plymouth County

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Boarding
9-12
MARION, MA
Rating 4.37 out of 5 51 reviews

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

On-campus visits and interviews have resumed. Tabor Academy will closely monitor COVID-19 and its variants to ensure that we can do this safely. Visitors must complete a health attestation form before they arrive on campus. Anyone who is exhibiting symptoms must stay home or will be asked to leave. Visitors are required to wear masks indoors, at all times, regardless of vaccination status.

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grade A+
Diversity
grade B+
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade A

taboracademy.org

(508) 291-8300

66 SPRING STREET
MARION, MA 02738

About Tabor Academy...

Massachusetts

Applying

Application Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$50

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$51,600

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)

$69,450

Received Financial Aid

36%

Average Financial Aid

$41,115

From Tabor Academy

Thank you for your interest in Tabor Academy, an ambitious and supportive boarding school community where students in grades 9-12 take risks, challenge themselves, mentor others, and prepare to lead as they live and learn in our school by the sea. We do community right. Community is everything at Tabor. Students and faculty work together toward their personal best while encouraging their peers to do the same. This inclusive and supportive environment allows our ambitious culture of learning to flourish. Our environment is also unique. Did you notice our location? We are literally on the sea, with quick access to all kinds of opportunities for recreation, beauty, reflection, and program offerings. While each student has a different relationship to our location, the stunning backdrop of Sippican Harbor is magical for us all and provides a constant metaphor for whatever we do. So enjoy learning about our school. And then, come for a visit! We’d love to welcome you.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1290

202 responses

Average ACT

53 responses

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School by the Sea

Our location allows Tabor students to be educated not only near the sea but also by the broad and powerful lessons our ocean home has to offer. Tabor is perfectly situated as a place of personal and transformative learning.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

83%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responses

Poll

83%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 24 responses

All-School Meetings
21%
Holderness Day
21%
Chapel
17%
Graduation
13%
Winter Musical
13%
Pep rallies
8%
Day of Service
4%

Boarding

Students Boarding

68%

Boarding Days Per Week

Top Countries

China, Thailand, Canada, South Korea, Japan

International Boarding Students

19%

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Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

538

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses

78%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National

17:1

Poll

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses

Poll

80%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses

Poll

80%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

60%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 5 responses

40%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 5 responses

60%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 5 responses

Tabor Academy Reviews

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We found the faculty and administration were not serious/ responsible people. Ether the lack of quality hiring practices or lack of leadership results in a faculty that is lazy and irresponsible. Day to day, this may not be a problem, as teenagers are pretty capable of managing themselves, but it becomes critical when problems arise involving kids physical safety. In our time at Tabor, the house counselors repeatedly displayed a fundamental disregard for student safety that tipped into being negligent. Other faculty were disengaged to the point of being half checked out. We would strongly caution you against making the mistake of enrolling your child at Tabor -- it would be better to keep them home and go to public school. There are also many high caliber boarding schools -- chose any of those, but avoid this one. Good luck!

I just graduated from Tabor after four years, and despite the flaws, I loved this school and saw it greatly improve throughout my time there. Affinity spaces were created for minority students, and the school took a much firm stance on becoming a more accepting place during my junior and senior years. The Head of School switch was the most significant positive change, with the new HOS fostering a much more welcoming and kind environment. The academics are excellent. Not every student here wants to go to an Ivy, but those who do are given adequate resources. The teachers I met during my time here changed my life. I truly gained a new appreciation for learning at Tabor because of them. Despite the school's inevitable faults, I see it as a constantly improving institution that gave me an unforgettable boarding school experience.

As a Tabor family, we have been impressed by all aspects of the school. Being academic, global, ocean-centric, and athletic is difficult to achieve - but Tabor does it all. The college matriculation list was exceptional this year and we know that was not easy to accomplish during these times given the many nuances driven by COVID. We feel fortunate that our student has been given this experience and since we have a second child at a Boston-area school we see distinct differences that make Tabor all the more exceptional.

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