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.

Top 10 Best Maine Catholic Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 catholic private schools serving 3,271 students in Maine. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maine.
The top ranked catholic private schools in Maine include All Saints Catholic School, Cheverus, and Holy Cross School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.

Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Maine (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
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)
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
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.
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
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)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-12
| 571 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Grades: PK
| 6 students
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students

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