For the 2026 school year, there are 163 private schools serving 19,450 students in Maine (there are , serving 167,472 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Maine attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $17,936 for elementary schools and $29,300 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, Kents Hill School, and Foxcroft Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 16% and the student-teacher ratio is 9:1.
Overview
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
163 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
19,450 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,259 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1215
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,532
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,098
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,886
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$23.79 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
# American Indian Students
96 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
912 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
546 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
750 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
13,584 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,294 Students
1,473,704 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Maine 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: North Deering (3 schools), Outer Ohio (1 schools), South Eliot (1 schools), Kittery Point (1 schools), Back Cove (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Maine?
The top-ranked private schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, Kents Hill School, and Foxcroft Academy.
How many private schools are located in Maine?
There are 163 private schools are located in Maine.
How much do private schools cost in Maine?
The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,936 for elementary schools and $29,300 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maine?
Approximately 16% of students in Maine private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Maine go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Maine attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maine?
Which private schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Maine include: Center For Teaching & Learning vs. Damariscotta Montessori School, Pine Grove School vs. Winfield Children's House, Foxcroft Academy vs. Maine Central Institute
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