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Top 5 Best Cumberland County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private elementary schools serving 3,180 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Waynflete, and Breakwater School.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
38% of private elementary schools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Friends School Of Portland
Friends School Of Portland Photo - Rainbow in Spanish
(Friends)
(1)
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo - Maine Coast Waldorf High School Building
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 283 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
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Aucocisco School
Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011
Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Dodge House School
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Grades: K-7
| 16 students
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Grades: 4-12
| 48 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Greater Portland Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo - Beginning in preschool, our weekly swim program at the Casco Bay YMCA is a highlight of our physical education program
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Grades: NS-2
| 96 students
Morrison Center
Special Education School
(1)
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Mse/mhc-collaborative School
Special Education School
41 Pineland Dr Ste 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Grades: NS-6
| 31 students
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Grades: 1-12
| 60 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Toddle Inn-gorham
79 Libby Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-7779
Grades: PK-1
| 10 students
Windham Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Waynflete, and Breakwater School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cumberland County?
28 private elementary schools are located in Cumberland County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
38% of private elementary schools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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