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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Maine

Name: Maine Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Maine is 78% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Maine is Friends School Of Portland and Berwick Academy, each with an acceptance rate of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–100%
ME School Avg.: 79%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–100%
ME School Avg.: 79%
National School Avg.: 87%

Maine Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +2.6% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Maine (ME) avg
2025	85%	79% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	85%	78% (▲ 3 pp)
2023	85%	75% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	85%	77% (— 0 pp)
2021	86%	77% (— 0 pp)
2020	86%	77% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	85%	76% (— 0 pp)
2018	85%	76% (▼ 2 pp)
2017	86%	78% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	85%	77% (▼ 3 pp)
2015	86%	80%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private elementary schools acceptance rate?

The Maine average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private elementary schools in Maine?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Friends School Of Portland and Waynflete.

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