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Best Cumberland County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 private preschools serving 3,313 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, ME include Waynflete, Holy Cross School, and North Yarmouth Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,466, which is higher than the Maine private preschool average tuition cost of $14,556.
41% of private preschools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cumberland County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Friends School Of Portland
Friends School Of Portland Photo - Rainbow in Spanish
(Friends)
(1)
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Gr: NS | 231 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Appletree School
Appletree School Photo
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Gr: NS | 40 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Greater Portland Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo - Beginning in preschool, our weekly swim program at the Casco Bay YMCA is a highlight of our physical education program
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Pine Grove School
Montessori School
32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Gr: NS-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Gr: PK | 6 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Gr: PK | 12 students
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Tuition listed
Toddle Inn Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
9 Lincoln Ave
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-0848
Gr: K | 10 students
Toddle Inn-gorham
79 Libby Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-7779
Gr: PK-1 | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Windham Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Winfield Children's House
Montessori School
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Gr: NS-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 9 students
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students

Overview

This County (Cumberland County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
29 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,313 Students
9,039 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
434 Teachers
1,036 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1287
(Out of 1600)
1269
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,466
$14,556
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,160
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$15.12 million
$22.45 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
11 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
94 Students
200 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
116 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
157 Students
338 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
2,254 Students
6,015 Students
% White Students
64%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
24 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
964 Students
2,606 Students
% of Others Students
27%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, ME include Waynflete, Holy Cross School, and North Yarmouth Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Cumberland County?
27 private preschools are located in Cumberland County.
How much do private preschools cost in Cumberland County?
The average tuition cost is $16,466, which is higher than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $14,556.
How diverse are private preschools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
41% of private preschools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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