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Most Selective Private Preschools in Maine

Name: Maine Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool acceptance rate in Maine is 76% per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–100%
ME School Avg.: 76%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–100%
ME School Avg.: 76%
National School Avg.: 87%

Maine Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: (-1.3%) (-1% since 2016)

View Data

Year	National avg	Maine (ME) avg
2025	83%	76% (▼ 2 pp)
2024	88%	78% (▲ 2 pp)
2023	88%	76% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	88%	78% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	88%	79% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	88%	78% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	88%	77% (— 0 pp)
2018	88%	77% (▼ 2 pp)
2017	88%	79% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	88%	77%

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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: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private preschools acceptance rate?

The Maine average private preschools acceptance rate is 76% for 2026-27.

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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