For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,142 students in York County, ME.
The top ranked private elementary schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, The School At Sweetser, and Seacoast Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
Top Ranked York County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
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
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
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(Christian)
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 7 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
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
York County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennebunk Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in York County, ME?
The top ranked private elementary schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, The School At Sweetser, and Seacoast Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in York County?
17 private elementary schools are located in York County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in York County?
York County private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
Which private elementary schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in York County include: Brixham Montessori Friends School vs. Seacoast Waldorf School, Seacoast Waldorf School vs. Brixham Montessori Friends School, St. James School vs. St. Thomas Consolidated School
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