Featured School: Gould Academy
Bethel, ME
Gould Academy is not just a school. It's a journey of self-discovery. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Maine, Gould fosters intellectual exploration and personal growth through a unique blend of rigorous academics and experiential learning. Here, students challenge their assumptions in a safe, nurturing environment, whether it's through our renowned individual sports programs, cutting-edge Maker Space, or our one-of-a-kind experiential program. At Gould, we don't just prepare students to earn a diploma-we prepare them for life.
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus

Best Maine Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) serving 1,025 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Maine include North Yarmouth Academy and Waynflete.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Maine (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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)
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Grades: NS-12
| 393 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Riley School
Riley School Photo - Our campus is a classroom
Alternative School
(2)
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students

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