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- Fryeburg Academy, located in Maine, is a private boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 and a Post-Graduate year. We invite you to explore our site and learn how students from around the globe find their place in the world through our exceptional academic, art, and athletic programs. Fryeburg is a classic New England village nestled in the White Mountains' foothills and home to Fryeburg Academy. Fryeburg offers a close-knit community with endless outdoor activities in every season. With over 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, lakes, rivers, and four major ski resorts nearby -- the opportunities to explore the region's magnificent natural surroundings are boundless. Fryeburg is also rich in culture and entertainment, thanks to thriving local resort towns like North Conway and the proximity of larger metropolises like Portland and Boston within an hour and 2.5-hour drive, respectively. "Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a widely 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. Within this context, the Academy's challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum, provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace." Fryeburg Academy is set in a classic New England village in the foothills of the White Mountains. It is a community offering a sense of belonging to all who come and a backbone of support. It is close to the ocean, rivers, lakes, and 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, so outdoor activities are limitless, every season of the year. Thanks to thriving local resort towns like North Conway, the magnificent natural surroundings encompass a region rich in culture and entertainment. Living here provides learning opportunities for people worldwide and from our very own place in the world. Maintaining a tradition of democracy and academic excellence since 1792, Fryeburg Academy was one of Maine's first schools. Fryeburg Academy was also one of the first schools in the United States to accept women. Initially, the school was taught in private homes until 1777, when money was appropriated to build a schoolhouse. Citizens were interested in more schools being built, offering more subjects such as Latin, Greek, and English. In 1791, residents from Fryeburg, Brownfield, and Conway agreed to support a new school, Fryeburg Academy. The school was incorporated in 1792 View full school
Fryeburg Academy, located in Maine, is a private boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 and a Post-Graduate year. We invite you to explore our site and learn how students from around the globe find their place in the world through our exceptional academic, art, and athletic programs. Fryeburg is a classic New England village nestled in the White Mountains' foothills and home to Fryeburg Academy. Fryeburg offers a close-knit community with endless outdoor activities in every season. With over 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, lakes, rivers, and four major ski resorts nearby -- the opportunities to explore the region's magnificent natural surroundings are boundless. Fryeburg is also rich in culture and entertainment, thanks to thriving local resort towns like North Conway and the proximity of larger metropolises like Portland and Boston within an hour and 2.5-hour drive, respectively. "Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a widely 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. Within this context, the Academy's challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum, provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace." Fryeburg Academy is set in a classic New England village in the foothills of the White Mountains. It is a community offering a sense of belonging to all who come and a backbone of support. It is close to the ocean, rivers, lakes, and 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, so outdoor activities are limitless, every season of the year. Thanks to thriving local resort towns like North Conway, the magnificent natural surroundings encompass a region rich in culture and entertainment. Living here provides learning opportunities for people worldwide and from our very own place in the world. Maintaining a tradition of democracy and academic excellence since 1792, Fryeburg Academy was one of Maine's first schools. Fryeburg Academy was also one of the first schools in the United States to accept women. Initially, the school was taught in private homes until 1777, when money was appropriated to build a schoolhouse. Citizens were interested in more schools being built, offering more subjects such as Latin, Greek, and English. In 1791, residents from Fryeburg, Brownfield, and Conway agreed to support a new school, Fryeburg Academy. The school was incorporated in 1792
