Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The School At Sweetser
About the School
- The School At Sweetser serves 69 students in grades 4-12.
- The student:teacher of The School At Sweetser is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The School At Sweetser ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1828
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The School At Sweetser's ranking?
The School At Sweetser ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The School At Sweetser?
The application deadline for The School At Sweetser is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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(207) 554-4518
Distance: 26.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 5 students
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(207) 773-7323
Distance: 1766.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
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(207) 554-4518
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS | 231 students
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(207) 771-1354
Distance: 40.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
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(603) 964-4066
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(207) 282-5383
Distance: 6.2 mi
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(207) 885-5123
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
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(603) 686-1461
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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(207) 282-4084
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(207) 283-3858
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415 Us Route 1
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(207) 885-5123
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Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
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Location
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