Located in Waterville, ME, Wfs Waterville is a nonsectarian special education school serving preschool through first grade in a town鈥揵ased setting.
The school enrolls 20 students with 4 total teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1.
Wfs Waterville offers co鈥揺d programs focused on early childhood education from preschool to grade 1.
The school operates in a remote town locale, providing specialized education within a small community environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 20 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
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Waterville?
The application deadline for Wfs Waterville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Wfs Waterville is Temple Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mount Merici Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Mount Merici Academy ![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kennebec Montessori School
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38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Tuition listed
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
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3895 W River Rd
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(207) 547-4464
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
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744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
7.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
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60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
4.1 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
7.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
12.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Mount Merici Academy ![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Tuition listed
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
4.1 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
7.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Merici Academy ![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Tuition listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
1 Alden Ave
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-3497
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-3497
17.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
9624.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
9625.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
9625.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
9625.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Highland Ave
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
9625.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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