The average private elementary school in Maine was founded around 1956 (2025).
The oldest private elementary school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.
Year Founded Range: 1791
1992
Avg. Year Founded: 1942
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Maine (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1791
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1804
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1811
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1814
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #66.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1837
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #88.
Mount Merici Academy![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #99.
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #1414.
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: K-12
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-8
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #1919.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-6
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
The Little Dolphin School Foundation![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-2
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: K-12
20 N Main St
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: 1-12
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Penobscot Christian School![Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility."]( "Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the \"C.H.E.E.R. for Character\" program. It stood for \"Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility.\"")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-12
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-7
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rank: #3131.
Chop Point School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: K-12
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Rank: #3232.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #3333.
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-8
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: K-8
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private elementary schools founding year?
The Maine average private elementary schools founding year is 1956 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Hebron Academy and Thornton Academy.
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