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Kents Hill School Photo - Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-Postgraduate Year attracting 200 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
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Maine Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private school in Maine offers 13 AP courses (2025).
The private school in Maine offering the most AP courses is Thornton Academy, offering 26 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 3 26 Avg. Ap Courses: 13

Maine Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2025)

School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
AP Courses: 26
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #22.
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - Music room
AP Courses: 21
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Erskine Academy
Erskine Academy Photo
(2)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo - New LaCasce Dining Hall
AP Courses: 20
Grades: 9-12
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy Photo
AP Courses: 19
Grades: 9-12
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
John Bapst Memorial High School
John Bapst Memorial High School Photo - John Bapst offers an Accelerated English Program for International Students, which prepares non-native speakers for the same college entrance examinations - the SAT and AP exams - that American students take. Program participants take English and social science classes alongside American students. They also attend a second class daily in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation and receive help in specific class content areas. The John Bapst English Pledge, which applies during the school day and to television and movies on the weekends, is considered important to the student's overall language improvement.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #88.
Cheverus
Cheverus Photo - High School is a time of growth, change, and discovery. At Cheverus, we accompany students and families through this exciting and sometimes challenging time in their lives. Our goal is to educate students in a deep and meaningful way. Our approach to education is meant to prepare students for college -- and for life.
(Catholic)
(5)
AP Courses: 16
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #99.
Lee Academy
Lee Academy Photo - Lee Academy, a respected boarding program has hosted students from 16 states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, 10 European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 9-12
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Rank: #1010.
Hebron Academy
Hebron Academy Photo - Hebron students enjoy a great sense of community before our weekly School Meeting.
(1)
AP Courses: 14
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #1111.
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-Postgraduate Year attracting 200 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
(5)
AP Courses: 12
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo
(2)
AP Courses: 11
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute Photo
(1)
AP Courses: 11
Grades: 9-12
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Rank: #1414.
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
AP Courses: 10
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Saint Dominic Academy
Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 9
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Raider Football Under the Lights!
(2)
AP Courses: 9
Grades: 9-12
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hyde School
Hyde School Photo - Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the 145-acre Hyde-Bath School campus was founded in 1966. Year-round, students and faculty enjoy miles of wooded running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing trails that extend beyond the campus.
(3)
AP Courses: 8
Grades: 9-12
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 8
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #1919.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
AP Courses: 6
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #2020.
Living Waters Christian School
Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions
(Christian)
AP Courses: 4
Grades: PK-12
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Rank: #2121.
Greater Portland Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
AP Courses: 3
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average number of AP courses offered by private schools?
The Maine average number of AP courses by private schools is 13 for 2025.
What are the private schools with most AP courses offered in Maine?
The top ranked private schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, Foxcroft Academy and Erskine Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most AP courses in Maine?
The private high school offering the most AP courses in Maine is Thornton Academy, with a value of 26. The private elementary school offering the most AP courses is Thornton Academy, with a value of 26.

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