North Yarmouth Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
North Yarmouth Academy
148 Main St
Yarmouth, ME 04096, United States of America
Yarmouth, ME 04096, United States of America
Top Rankings
North Yarmouth Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
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Community Size
Faculty Education
Fryeburg Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 276 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
North Yarmouth Academy's Upper School offers a distinctive college-preparatory experience for grades 9PG in Yarmouth, Maine-just 10 minutes from Portland and two hours from Boston.
As a boarding and day school, NYA combines rigorous academics and personalized college counseling with exceptional opportunities in the arts, athletics, and leadership.
Boarding students live in our modern, suite-style residence hall with private baths.
Dining Services is directed by a two-time James Beard Award nominee. Signature programs include 7 Diplomas with Distinction, NEPSAC ice hockey, 18 AP courses, financial literacy curriculum, and, beginning in 2026 2027, a Music Scholar Program, preparing students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally.
Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world.
The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth.
Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1814
1792
Campus Size
20 acres
105 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
405
578
% Students of Color
10%
5%
% International Students
10%
16%
% Students Boarding
10%
25%
Average SAT Score
1269
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
800 - 1600
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
20
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
86%
60%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$5 million
$35 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$64,500
$55,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$37,560
$19,900
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$55,000
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$40,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,197
$24,575
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Average Percentile SSAT
56
n/a
Acceptance Rate
76%
80%
Director of Admissions
Johie Seltzer
Joseph Manning
Associate Director of Admissions
Ali Gallagher
Christina D. and Ethan W.
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
22
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseNordic Skiing
SailingSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Winter Track
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Winter TrackWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
32
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baking ClubBluegrass Band
Chess ClubD&D Club
Debate ClubEnvironmental Club
Executive CouncilFishing Club
Gender Sexuality AllianceJuggling Club
Key ClubKIVA Club
Make-A-Wish ClubMock Trial
Model United NationsPeer Tutoring
Photography ClubPoker Club
Quiz TeamRobotics Team
Start-Up ClubThe Varsity News-Literary Paper
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirJazz Band
Musical TheaterOrchestra
Steel BandStudio [Garage] Band
Varsity Singers [a cappella]
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club& WellnessOutdoor Club
Team Management
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission Tour GuidesArt Activity
BroadcastingConcordians A Capella
Cube Set Satellite ClubDorm Prefects
Environment ClubFA Girl Up
French ClubFrench Honors Society
GAP - Global Ambassadors ProgramGTSA
Interact ClubLibrary Council
Library MonitorsModel United Nations
Mountain BikingPhotography Activity
Residential ProctorRobotics Team
Rock & Jazz EnsembleStrength & Conditioning Activity
Student ProctorsUnified Special Olympics
Writting Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
All School PlayArt Club
Classical Music EnsembleDay Student Proctor
Eklektic Jazz ChoirFilm Making Club
Fine Arts ClubFire Department
Jazz Rock EnsembleJunior Classical League (Latin Club)
Ladies in Blue - a cappella groupSpanish First Aid
Technology PrefectsTheater
Visual and Performing Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Techno Music Association