The School At Sweetser (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The School At Sweetser

50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072

Tel: (207) 294-4949

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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)

Top-Ranked ME School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The School At Sweetser ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

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%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for The School At Sweetser is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked ME School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in York County, ME is $14,363 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).