For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 634 students in Hancock County, ME (there are , serving 5,851 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME include George Stevens Academy, Graham Lake School, and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top Ranked Hancock County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME include George Stevens Academy, Graham Lake School, and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County?
8 private schools are located in Hancock County.
How diverse are private schools in Hancock County?
Hancock County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
Which private schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hancock County include: Bucksport Christian School vs. George Stevens Academy, Kidspeace National Centers Of New England vs. Graham Lake School, Reach School vs. George Stevens Academy
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