How much is The Governors Academy tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at The Governors Academy is $67,800 (day) or $82,800 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does The Governors Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?

The Governors Academy requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.

When is the The Governors Academy application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT SAO.

Does The Governors Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. The Governors Academy reported $6,829,165 in financial aid to 122 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend The Governors Academy?

The Governors Academy enrolls 413 students in grades 9–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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The Governors Academy tuition & admissions

Byfield, MAGrades 9–12Boarding, coedthegovernorsacademy.org

Tuition 2026-27

$67,800

Boarding $82,800

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

413

7 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day	Boarding
9-12	$67,800	$82,800

Financial aid: $6,829,165 to 122 students (about $55,977 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	9, 10, 11
Admission test	ISEE or SSAT
Interview	Required
Apply through	Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT SAO
Application fee	—
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	March 10, 2027

College results, class of 2026

Seniors	98
Go to a 4-year college	99%
SAT (middle 50%)	—
ACT (middle 50%)	—
AP courses	20
AP exams scored 3+	—
National Merit semifinalists	—

School facts

Students	413
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	61
Students per teacher	6.8
School days per year	160
Endowment	$105,242,036 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$55,907,425 (2024)
Head of school pay	$556,954

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The Governors Academy FAQ

How much is The Governors Academy tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at The Governors Academy is $67,800 (day) or $82,800 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does The Governors Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?: The Governors Academy requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
When is the The Governors Academy application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT SAO.
Does The Governors Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. The Governors Academy reported $6,829,165 in financial aid to 122 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend The Governors Academy?: The Governors Academy enrolls 413 students in grades 9–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from thegovernorsacademy.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.