Thornton-Donovan School
Thornton-Donovan School, located in New Rochelle, New York, is a private school that provides education from kindergarten to 12th grade. The school was established in 1901 by Judge Martin Jerome Keogh, with Emily Scott Thornton as the first headmistress. Emily Scott Thornton was originally from Philadelphia and studied at the University of Nottingham.
Thornton-Donovan School is known for its small class sizes, inclusive environment, and rigorous academic program. It aims to prepare students for success after high school. The campus consists of three buildings, which were previously residential homes, including the Andrew Crawford estate. Additionally, the school offers various facilities such as a swimming pool, a grassy field, a basketball/tennis court, and an arts and crafts shed. Students can choose from seven world languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish.
One notable program offered by the school is the Summer Challenge Program, which has been running for 46 years. This program is open to children aged 3 to 14 and provides a range of sports and activities such as tennis, softball, field hockey, swimming, arts and crafts, karate, dance, basketball, soccer, trampolining, capture the flag, watermelon, and kickball. The older group also enjoys weekly bowling outings.
In additon, Thornton-Donovan School takes pride in its college acceptance rate of 100% and its graduates' enrollment in prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge. The school has awarded its seniors with $2.15 million in college scholarships. The school's motto, "The World is Our Campus," reflects its global perspective, and its mascot is the Thunderbird. Douglas E. Fleming, Jr. has served as the headmaster since 1975.
Thornton-Donovan School is committed to providing a unique and innovative educational experience that encompasses both academic excellence and cultural enrichment. The school values its diverse community and continually strives to enhance its programs and facilities to meet the needs of its students and the wider community.
- Adress: 100 Overlook Circle, New Rochelle, NY, United States, New York
- Phone: +1 914-632-8836
- Mail: Headmaster@td.edu
- Curriculum: American
- Grades: KG to Grade 12
- Website: https://www.td.edu/
- Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
