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.

Top 10 Best Cumberland County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 private preschools serving 3,567 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top ranked private preschools 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 preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
41% of private preschools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Preschools (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
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Grades: NS
| 231 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Appletree School
Appletree School Photo
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Grades: NS
| 40 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Grades: PK-K
| 98 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
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
Grades: PK-K
| 81 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
Pine Grove School
Montessori School
32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Grades: NS-K
| 89 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
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Toddle Inn Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
9 Lincoln Ave
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-0848
Grades: K
| 10 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
Winfield Children's House
Montessori School
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Grades: NS-K
| 85 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 preschools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Waynflete, and Breakwater School.
How many private preschools are located in Cumberland County?
27 private preschools are located in Cumberland County.
How diverse are private preschools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
41% of private preschools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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