For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,399 students in York County, ME (there are 61 public schools, serving 24,309 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in York County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, The New School and St. James School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Childlight Montessori School
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Grades: 3-8
| 5 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
Kittery Academy
Special Education School
518 Us Route 1 Ste 6
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
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(Christian)
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Grades: 7-11
| 13 students
The Master's House
(Christian)
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Grades: 12
| 62 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-1007
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-1007
Grades: PK-7
| 148 students
Sanford Christian Academy
(Baptist)
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Grades: 3-12
| 78 students
York County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennebunk Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in York County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, The New School and St. James School.
How many private schools are located in York County, ME?
22 private schools are located in York County, ME.
How diverse are private schools in York County, ME?
York County, ME private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in York County, ME go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in York County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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