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#64 of 64 private schools in ME
Thornton Academy
High School · Saco, ME
A private high school in Saco, ME serving grades 6th – 12th.
438 MAIN ST, Saco, ME 04072
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Thornton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,328
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at SweetserPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Biddeford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 8–12 | 1.8 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Old Orchard Beach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thornton Academy is listed in Saco, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy is a private high school in Saco, ME, serving approximately 1,520 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 64 private schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thornton Academy
What grades does Thornton Academy serve?
Thornton Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Thornton Academy?
Thornton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Thornton Academy rank in ME?
Thornton Academy ranks #64 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Thornton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thornton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thornton Academy a private school?
Yes, Thornton Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Thornton Academy a religious school?
No, Thornton Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (207) 602-4403
- Area population (ZIP 04072)
- 20,636
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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