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| The Governor's Academy | |
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1 Elm Street , 01922 | |
| Coordinates | 42°45′00″N 70°53′54″W / 42.75000°N 70.89833°W |
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| Former name | Governor Dummer Academy |
| Type | Private, boarding |
| Motto | Non sibi sed aliis (Not for self, but for others) |
| Established | 1763 |
| Headmaster | Peter H. Quimby, M.Ed. |
| Enrollment | 415 |
| Average class size | 12[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 5:1[1] |
| Campus size | 456 acres (1.85 km2) |
| Color(s) | Cardinal and white |
| Athletics conference | Independent School League |
| Mascot | The Governor |
| Rival | Brooks School |
| Endowment | $170 million |
| Tuition | Boarding: $72,900, Day: $58,025 in 2022–2024 |
| Website | thegovernorsacademy.org |
The Governor's Academy (informally known as Governor's) is a co-educational, college-preparatory day and boarding school in Byfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1763 in memory of Massachusetts governor William Dummer, Governor's is the oldest boarding school in New England.
Governor's educates approximately 400 students in grades 9–12, 70% of whom live on campus. Its campus covers 456 acres (1.85 km2) and is 33 miles (53 km) north of Boston.
- ^ "GOV View Book". Archived from the original on 2014-12-28. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
- ^ "The Governor's Academy: At a Glance". Archived from the original on 2014-12-28. Retrieved 2014-12-28.