The Thacher School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Yearly Tuition: $74,530
Acceptance rate: 13%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Thacher School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Thacher School
9	63
10	65
11	69
12	62

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Year Founded

1889

School Calendar

School Motto

Striving for Excellence in Every Facet of Life

Student Body

Total Students

259 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1421

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

92%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$74,530

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% on Financial Aid

31%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$61,450

Acceptance Rate

13%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Bill McMahon

Admissions Associate

Anne Gregory

Endowment Size

$206 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDance

EquestrianFootball

LacrosseRock Climbing

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Colors

Green, Orange

School Mascot

Toad

School Notes

Founded in 1889, The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school located 85 miles northwest of Los Angeles, California. The School serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous college preparatory experience.
The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life.
Together, we commit to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Sedaris, Author and Humorist -
- John Muir Laws, Naturalist and Artist -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Thacher School cost?

The Thacher School's tuition is approximately $74,530 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Thacher School?

The acceptance rate of The Thacher School is 13%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. The Thacher School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Thacher School?

The Thacher School famous alumni include: David Sedaris, Author and Humorist and John Muir Laws, Naturalist and Artist.

What sports does The Thacher School offer?

The Thacher School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Thacher School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is The Thacher School's ranking?

The Thacher School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Thacher School?

The application deadline for The Thacher School is Jan. 15.

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The average private school tuition in Ojai, CA is $21,553 for elementary schools and $33,051 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ojai, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).