For the 2024 school year, there are 157 private schools serving 18,710 students in Maine (there are 601 public schools, serving 168,497 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Maine are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,573 for elementary schools and $29,502 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School and Thornton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 74% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 16% and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
Top Ranked Maine Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: North Deering (3 schools), Outer Ohio (1 schools), South Eliot (1 schools), Kittery Point (1 schools), Back Cove (1 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Maine?
The best top ranked private schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School and Thornton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Maine?
157 private schools are located in Maine.
How much do private schools cost in Maine?
The average private school tuition in Maine is $14,573 for elementary schools and $29,502 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Maine?
Maine private schools are approximately 16% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Maine go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Maine are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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