How much is The Thacher School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at The Thacher School is $68,050 (day) or $84,000 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does The Thacher School require the ISEE or SSAT?

The Thacher School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.

When is the The Thacher School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through SAO, Gateway to Prep Schools, or Finalsite (school has no preference).

What are The Thacher School's average SAT scores?

The middle 50% of The Thacher School students scored 1290–1430 on the SAT (class of 2027), per the school profile.

Does The Thacher School offer financial aid?

Yes. The Thacher School reported $5,297,530 in financial aid to 75 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend The Thacher School?

The Thacher School enrolls 252 students in grades 9–12, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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The Thacher School tuition & admissions

Ojai, CAGrades 9–12Boarding, coedthacher.org

Tuition 2026-27

$68,050

Boarding $84,000

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

252

6 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day	Boarding
9-12	$68,050	$84,000

Financial aid: $5,297,530 to 75 students (about $70,634 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	SAO, Gateway to Prep Schools, or Finalsite (school has no preference)
Application fee	$60
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	March 10, 2027

College results, class of 2027

Seniors	—
Go to a 4-year college	99%
SAT (middle 50%)	1290–1430
ACT (middle 50%)	26–31
AP courses	None (own advanced courses)
AP exams scored 3+	—
National Merit semifinalists	—

School facts

Students	252
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	41
Students per teacher	6.2
School days per year	170
Endowment	$190,336,127 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$60,773,804 (2024)
Head of school pay	$580,418

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The Thacher School FAQ

How much is The Thacher School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at The Thacher School is $68,050 (day) or $84,000 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does The Thacher School require the ISEE or SSAT?: The Thacher School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
When is the The Thacher School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through SAO, Gateway to Prep Schools, or Finalsite (school has no preference).
What are The Thacher School's average SAT scores?: The middle 50% of The Thacher School students scored 1290–1430 on the SAT (class of 2027), per the school profile.
Does The Thacher School offer financial aid?: Yes. The Thacher School reported $5,297,530 in financial aid to 75 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend The Thacher School?: The Thacher School enrolls 252 students in grades 9–12, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from thacher.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.