Levey Day School Photo

Most Selective Private Preschools in Maine

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Maine is 76% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Maine is Berwick Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Maine (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Friends School Of Portland
Friends School Of Portland Photo - Rainbow in Spanish
(Friends)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #44.
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #55.
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #66.
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo - Beginning in preschool, our weekly swim program at the Casco Bay YMCA is a highlight of our physical education program
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brixham Montessori Friends School
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Rank: #99.
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1010.
Riley School
Riley School Photo - Our campus is a classroom
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Poland Spring Academy
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Rank: #1313.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Maine average private preschools acceptance rate is 76% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Maine?
The top ranked private preschools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Friends School Of Portland and Saint Dominic Academy.

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