The average private school acceptance rate in Maine is 75% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Maine is Kents Hill School, with an acceptance rate of 43%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 43%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 75%
Most Selective Private Schools in Maine (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: 9-12
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Rank: #2323.
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(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private schools acceptance rate?
The Maine average private schools acceptance rate is 75% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Maine?
The top ranked private schools in Maine include Kents Hill School, Berwick Academy and Friends School Of Portland.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Maine?
The most selective private high school in Maine is Kents Hill School, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The most selective private elementary school is Berwick Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
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