Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Fraser-ford Child Development Center
About the School
- Fraser–ford Child Development Center in Sanford, ME, serves 37 students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a rural, nonsectarian special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a total of 7 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
- Fraser–ford has a 100% student enrollment representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% most diverse private schools in Maine.
- Programs are designed for co–educational learners in a rural community setting focused on early childhood and elementary grades.
- The school offers specialized education services within a small student body, with 6 students classified across K–12 grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Fraser-ford Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fraser-ford Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Fraser-ford Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Fraser-ford Child Development Center is Sanford Christian Academy (6.1 miles away)
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Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Christian
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Christian
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Sports: 5
Christian
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Christian
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Baptist
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Bartlett Ave
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
243 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
9544.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
9544.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
9544.5 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 Stage Rd.
Nottingham, NH 03290
(603) 679-5632
Nottingham, NH 03290
(603) 679-5632
9544.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
9545.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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