The average private high school in Maine was founded around 1924 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.
Year Founded Range: 1791
1999
Avg. Year Founded: 1913
Oldest Private High Schools in Maine (2024-25)
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1792
Grades: 9-12
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1792
Grades: 9-12
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1801
Grades: 9-12
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1803
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1804
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1811
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1814
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1823
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1824
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: 9-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: 9-12
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 9-12
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: K-12
20 N Main St
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: 12
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 2-11
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #3030.
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
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.
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: 11
485 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Rank: #3333.
Aucocisco School![Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011]( "Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 4-12
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Rank: #3434.
Living Waters Christian School![Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions]( "Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-12
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private high schools founding year?
The Maine average private high schools founding year is 1924 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private high schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Washington Academy.
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