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Best Maine ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 2,969 students in Maine.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine include Opportunity Training Center, Temple Academy, and Thornton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
21% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Maine ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Aucocisco School
Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011
Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Brixham Montessori Friends School
Montessori School
(1)
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cocoons
Cocoons Photo - The playground!
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine include Opportunity Training Center, Temple Academy, and Thornton Academy.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Maine?
14 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Maine.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine?
Maine private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Maine?
21% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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