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Our day students come from over 50 towns across Maine and New Hampshire. Each year, we work with our families to determine convenient transportation routes with stops that are convenient and safe.

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2023-24 Routes & Rates
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2023-24 Routes & Rates

Northern Route: Stops in Portland and Scarborough serve students living in the towns of Brunswick, Falmouth, Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and more.

Southern Route: Stop in Kennebunk to serve students in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit, York, and Berwick.

Families can choose roundtrip or one-way (morning or afternoon) transportation:

Round-trip pick-up and drop-off daily: $900 per semester
One-way pick-up or drop-off daily: $500 per semester

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"I transferred to TA freshman year, and honestly it was the best decision I've ever made. The opportunities and experiences that I've had at TA are beyond anything I could have asked for."
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Thornton Academy, founded in 1811, is a co-educational, private boarding and day school serving grades 6 through 12 in beautiful Saco, Maine.

438 Main Street Saco, Maine 04072

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