Pine Tree Academy in Freeport, ME serves co–ed students from preschool through grade 12 in a rural community setting.
The school was founded in 1961 and operates with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 15 faculty members.
Total enrollment is 139 students, with nearly half (49.65%) representing students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Maine for diversity.
Pine Tree Academy is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist orientation and classified as a religious school.
The campus spans 50 acres, providing education within a rural locale at an accessible scale for families seeking a Maine PK–12 private school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pine Tree Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Blue, Green
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pine Tree Academy?
The application deadline for Pine Tree Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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