For the 2024-25 school year, there are 168 private schools serving 19,866 students in Maine (there are 605 public schools, serving 169,117 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Maine attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $16,597 for elementary schools and $30,273 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School, and Thornton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 16% and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
Top Ranked Maine Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: North Deering (3 schools), Outer Ohio (1 schools), South Eliot (1 schools), Kittery Point (1 schools), Back Cove (1 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Maine?
The top-ranked private schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School, and Thornton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Maine?
There are 168 private schools are located in Maine.
How much do private schools cost in Maine?
The average private school tuition in Maine is $16,597 for elementary schools and $30,273 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maine?
Approximately 16% of students in Maine private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Maine go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Maine attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maine?
Which private schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Maine include: Center For Teaching & Learning vs. Damariscotta Montessori School, Pine Grove School vs. Winfield Children's House, Foxcroft Academy vs. Maine Central Institute
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