Top 3 Best Portland Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,149 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Portland, ME include Breakwater School, Waynflete and Levey Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
50% of private elementary schools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Portland Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Grades: NS-8
| 152 students
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: NS-8
| 330 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Portland, ME include Breakwater School, Waynflete and Levey Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Portland, ME?
6 private elementary schools are located in Portland, ME.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Portland, ME?
Portland, ME private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Portland, ME?
50% of private elementary schools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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