For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 224 students in Sanford, ME (there are , serving 2,814 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Sanford, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in Sanford, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fraser-ford Child Development Center
Special Education School
5 Dunaway Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7955
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7955
Gr: PK-4 | 37 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Sanford Christian Academy
(Baptist)
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Overview
This Town (Sanford)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
224 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Average Class Size
20 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,975
$22,326
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
160 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
71%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
33 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
47 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
21%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sanford, ME?
3 private schools are located in Sanford, ME.
What percentage of students in Sanford go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sanford are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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