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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Maine

The average private elementary school in Maine was founded around 1960 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 74
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1961
  • ME School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 74
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1961
  • ME School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1967
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Year Founded Range: 1791 1979 Avg. Year Founded: 1926

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Maine (2026-27)

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Berwick Academy Photo
#1Berwick Academy
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)
1791year founded
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Hebron Academy Photo
#2Hebron Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 20
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
(2)
1804year founded
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Thornton Academy Photo
#3Thornton Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
1811year founded
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North Yarmouth Academy Photo
#4North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
1814year founded
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Map of The School At Sweetser
#5The School At Sweetser
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
1828year founded
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Gould Academy Photo
#6Gould Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
1836year founded
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
#7St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
1837year founded
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Map of Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
#8Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
1882year founded
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Map of Glenn Stratton Learning Center
#9Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
1889year founded
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Waynflete Photo
#10Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
1898year founded
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Mount Merici Academy Photo
#11 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
1911year founded
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St. Brigid School Photo
#12St. Brigid School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
1915year founded
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Map of Forestdale Christian School
#13Forestdale Christian School
Gr: 3-10 | 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
27 Perkins Valley Rd
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
1932year founded
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Map of Holy Cross School
#14Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
1937year founded
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Saint Dominic Academy Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)St. Dominic Academy-auburn
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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Levey Day School Photo
#17Levey Day School
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)
1952year founded
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Map of Breakwater School
#18(°Õ18–T19)Breakwater School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
1956year founded
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Map of North Star Christian
#18(°Õ18–T19)North Star Christian
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
42 Orion Way
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 249-8689
1956year founded
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Map of Pine Tree Academy
#20Pine Tree Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Seventh Day Adventist
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
1961year founded
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Map of OTC/OTC Next Steps
#21OTC/OTC Next Steps
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
25 Lombard St/180 Houlton Road
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
1969year founded
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Map of Bangor Christian Schools
#22(°Õ22–T25)Bangor Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Baptist
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
1970year founded
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Map of Bucksport Christian School
#22(°Õ22–T25)Bucksport Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
1970year founded
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Map of Grace Baptist Church School
#22(°Õ22–T25)Grace Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
1970year founded
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Map of School Around Us
#22(°Õ22–T25)School Around Us
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
(9)
1970year founded
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Riley School Photo
#26Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
1972year founded
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Map of Greater Portland Christian School
#27(°Õ27–T28)Greater Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
(1)
1973year founded
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Map of Midcoast STEAM Microschool
#27(°Õ27–T28)Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Gr: NS-5 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
1973year founded
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Map of Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
#29Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
1974year founded
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Map of Pen Bay Christian School
#30Pen Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
1975year founded
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Map of Kennebec Montessori School
#31(°Õ31–T33)Kennebec Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
1976year founded
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The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
#31(°Õ31–T33)The Little Dolphin School Foundation
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
1976year founded
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Map of Temple Academy
#31(°Õ31–T33)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)
1976year founded
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Map of Calvary Christian Academy
#34Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
20 N Main St
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
1978year founded
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
#35Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
1979year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private elementary schools founding year?
The Maine average private elementary schools founding year is 1960 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Hebron Academy and Thornton Academy.

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