Wfs Pineland in New Gloucester, ME, is a nonsectarian special education school serving preschool through first grade in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 24 students total, including 9 in grades K–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 9 teachers.
Wfs Pineland's student body includes 25% students of color, placing it among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for diversity.
Nearby private schools include Mse/mhc–collaborative School and Royal Academy Education Inc., located within 4 miles of Wfs Pineland.
The school operates in a rural locale, offering specialized early childhood education with a focus on small class sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wfs Pineland?
The application deadline for Wfs Pineland is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wfs Pineland is Mse/mhc-collaborative School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maine Coast Waldorf School (6.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mse/mhc-collaborative School
Special Education School
41 Pineland Dr Ste 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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