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Maine ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree is 54% (2026-27).
The private preschool in Maine with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Bangor Montessori School and Midcoast STEAM Microschool, each with 99% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 21
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 10%–99%
  • ME School Avg.: 54%
  • National School Avg.: 50%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 21
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 10%–99%
  • ME School Avg.: 54%
  • National School Avg.: 50%

Maine Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Show school map — Maine (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 10%–99%, avg 54%)
Advanced Degree Range: 3% 99% Avg. Advanced Degree: 54%

Maine ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

Map of Bangor Montessori School
#1(°Õ1–T2)Bangor Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Map of Midcoast STEAM Microschool
#1(°Õ1–T2)Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Gr: NS-5 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
(6)
Levey Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
(4)
North Yarmouth Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
Winfield Children's House Photo
Gr: NS-K | 112 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Friends School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Friends
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
(1)
Map of Roots Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Waynflete Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8
Specialized Curriculum
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
(2)
Berwick Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
(5)
Map of Brixham Montessori Friends School
#12(°Õ12–T13)Brixham Montessori Friends School
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
(1)
Mount Merici Academy Photo
#12(°Õ12–T13) Mount Merici Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Map of Poland Spring Academy
#14(°Õ14–T15)Poland Spring Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
(1)
Map of St. James School
#14(°Õ14–T15)St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
(1)
Living Waters Christian School Photo
#16(°Õ16–T17)Living Waters Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Riley School Photo
#16(°Õ16–T17)Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Map of Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
Map of Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
(1)
Map of Stepping Stones Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree is 54% for 2026-27.
Which private preschools in Maine have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in Maine with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Bangor Montessori School, Midcoast STEAM Microschool and Seacoast Waldorf School.

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