The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Maine is 73% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Maine is Compass Point Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 73%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maine (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-10
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Saint Dominic Academy![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #1616.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Rank: #2020.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Maine average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 73% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Maine?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maine include Compass Point Academy, Hartland Christian School and Berwick Academy.
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