Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bridgton Academy
About the School
- Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory school in Bridgton, Maine.
- Founded in 1808, the school is located at the northern tip of Long Lake in North Bridgton, Maine.
- The school has been NEASC-accredited since 1934, making it one of the oldest accredited schools in the country.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Year Founded
1808
School Calendar
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Grey
School Mascot
Wolverine
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Victor Cruz '05 - Super Bowl champion, current wide receiver for Chicago Bears
- Brigadier General David Brigham '84 - Executive Officer, NATO Allied Land Command at US Army.
- Steven Brooks '03 - Two-time NCAA D I Lacrosse Champion (Syracuse University), MLL Champion (Chesapeake Bayhawks)
- Dan Egan '83 - World-famous Extreme Skier and Emmy-nominated Producer/Director, 2017 inductee, American Ski Hall of Fame
- Carlos Canino '84 - ATF Special Agent In Charge-Miami Field Division
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridgton Academy often compared to?
Bridgton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Hill Harbor School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bridgton Academy?
Bridgton Academy famous alumni include: Victor Cruz '05, Brigadier General David Brigham '84, Steven Brooks '03, Dan Egan '83 and Carlos Canino '84.
What is Bridgton Academy's ranking?
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bridgton Academy?
The application deadline for Bridgton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Bridgton Academy vs. Blue Hill Harbor School
The nearest high school to Bridgton Academy is Oxford Hills Christian Academy (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dodge House School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Poland Spring Academy (17.5 miles away)
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Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 16 students
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Sports: 3
Christian
10 E Main St
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Assembly of God
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Sports: 3
Christian
10 E Main St
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Assembly of God
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School
69 Deer Hill Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 697-2020
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 16 students
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Sports: 3
Christian
10 E Main St
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Assembly of God
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
Montessori School
58 Oak Street
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
9606.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
9606.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Reading: 70-79%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Sebago Road
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
9608.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1830
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1830
9609.2 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
9610.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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The average acceptance rate in Cumberland County, ME is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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