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Best Knox County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 469 students in Knox County, ME (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,304 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Knox County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Knox County, ME is Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
25% of private schools in Knox County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Knox County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Grades: NS-5
| 15 students
Ashwood Waldorf School
Ashwood Waldorf School Photo - Ashwood Waldorf School's grade school building
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
Grades: PK-3
| 78 students
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Riley School
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Alternative School
(2)
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
South Hope Christian School
(Christian)
142 Main Sreet
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
Grades: NS-12
| 24 students
Watershed School
1 Free Street
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 230-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Wayfinder Schools
Alternative School
79 Washington St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Knox County, ME is Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
How many private schools are located in Knox County?
8 private schools are located in Knox County.
How diverse are private schools in Knox County?
Knox County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
25% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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