Private Schools in
Maine
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsectarian | 91 | |
| Christian | 16 | |
| Roman Catholic | 13 | |
| Baptist | 10 | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist | 6 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 81 | |
| Special education | 36 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 10 | |
| Special program emphasis | 7 | |
| Montessori | 6 |
Private Schools in Maine
There are 141 private schools in Maine that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Academy | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,520 | White | -4% | 96 | 1811 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Kieve-Wavus Education Inc. | 1st–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,412 | White | -61% | 28 | Special program emphasis | |
| Fryeburg Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 584 | White | -7% | 47 | 1792 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Lincoln Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 564 | White | 47 | 1801 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Waynflete School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 548 | White | 29% | 87 | 1897 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Berwick Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 534 | White | -6% | 76 | 1791 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Erskine Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 526 | White | -1% | 40 | 1885 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| John Bapst Memorial High School | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 504 | White | 1% | 37 | 1980 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Dominic Academy-Auburn | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 446 | White | -8% | 36 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Foxcroft Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 400 | White | 0% | 40 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Cheverus High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 373 | White | 29% | 33 | 1917 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Maine Central Institute | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 356 | White | -9% | 37 | 1866 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Washington Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 328 | White | -17% | 27 | 1792 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| North Yarmouth Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 320 | White | -15% | 55 | 1814 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| George Stevens Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 311 | White | -32% | 25 | 1898 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Bangor Christian Schools | PK–12th | Baptist | 291 | White | 11% | 18 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Brigid School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 286 | White | 21% | 21 | 1915 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Hebron Academy | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 239 | White | -20% | 32 | 1804 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Gould Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 228 | White | -21% | 42 | 1836 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Maine Coast Waldorf School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 227 | White | 0% | 31 | 1984 | Special program emphasis |
| St. Dominic Academy-Lewiston Campus | PK–5th | Roman Catholic | 196 | White | 39% | 17 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Kents Hill School | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 194 | White | -20% | 31 | 1824 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Temple Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 190 | White | 12% | 14 | 1977 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Bridgton Academy | 12th | Nonsectarian | 167 | White | -21% | 144 | Early childhood/day care center | |
| Lee Academy | 9th–12th | Nonsectarian | 162 | White | -22% | 14 | 1845 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Maine (267)
| District | Grades | Private Schools | Private School Students | Racial Difference * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | PK–12th | 7 | 1,383 | 28% |
| Auburn | PK–12th | 7 | 514 | -11% |
| Bangor | PK–12th | 6 | 1,122 | 6% |
| Lewiston | PK–12th | 4 | 294 | 36% |
| South Portland | KG–12th | 4 | 297 | 16% |
| School Administrative District 15 | KG–12th | 4 | 85 | -4% |
| School Administrative District 72 | PK–12th | 4 | 643 | -6% |
| School Administrative District 28 | KG–8th | 4 | 165 | -18% |
| Waterville | PK–12th | 3 | 320 | 14% |
| School Administrative District 44 | KG–12th | 3 | 36 | 4% |
| Ellsworth Public Schools | PK–12th | 3 | 38 | 3% |
| Regional School Unit 71 | PK–12th | 3 | 51 | 3% |
| Regional School Unit 18 | PK–12th | 3 | 573 | -1% |
| Saco Public Schools | KG–12th | 3 | 1,561 | -4% |
| Sanford | KG–12th | 3 | 135 | -4% |
| School Administrative District 06 | PK–12th | 3 | 8 | -5% |
| Regional School Unit 05 | PK–12th | 3 | 420 | -16% |
| School Administrative District 17 | KG–12th | 3 | 251 | -18% |
| Blue Hill | KG–12th | 3 | 450 | -22% |
| School Administrative District 29 | PK–12th | 2 | 51 | 13% |
| Brunswick | KG–12th | 2 | 119 | 11% |
| Regional School Unit 21 | KG–12th | 2 | 20 | 9% |
| Regional School Unit 56 | PK–12th | 2 | 65 | 6% |
| Regional School Unit 25 | PK–12th | 2 | 40 | 3% |
| Regional School Unit 14 | KG–12th | 2 | 55 | 1% |
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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