Top 5 Best York County Private Schools (2024)

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 best top ranked private schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, St. James School and Berwick Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
41% of private schools in York County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Grades: 6-12
| 1,462 students
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 539 students
The New School
The New School Photo - TNS offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning. These math students are honing their skills with a carpentry project.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Graham Street
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
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Seacoast Waldorf School
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo - Part of German class in the grades was baking German cookies for a celebration. Children learn German and Spanish starting in first grade.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
403 ME-236
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
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Brixham Montessori Friends School
Montessori School
(1)
18 Brickyard Court
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
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Cocoons
Cocoons Photo - The playground!
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
46 Cleveland St
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
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
Kittery Academy
Special Education School
518 Us Route 1 Ste 6
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
Living Waters Christian School
Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions
(Christian)
197 Parker Farm Road
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
Grades: 7-11
| 13 students
The Master's House
(Christian)
551 Alfred Rd
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
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Ossipee Valley Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Grades: 12
| 62 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-1007
Grades: PK-7
| 148 students
Sanford Christian Academy
(Baptist)
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
School Around Us
School Around Us Photo - Students help plan and organize class trips at the end of the year which always offer a wide variety of adventures.
(9)
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Grades: 3-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in York County, Maine

York County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 178
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, St. James School and Berwick Academy.
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 7% 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County, ME?
41% of private schools in York County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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