Maine Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private high school in Maine offers 13 AP courses (2026-27).
The private high school in Maine offering the most AP courses is Thornton Academy, offering 26 AP courses.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 24
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 8–26
  • ME School Avg.: 13
  • National School Avg.: 13

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 24
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 8–26
  • ME School Avg.: 13
  • National School Avg.: 13

Maine Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0 since 2016)

Show school map — Maine (AP courses range: 8–26, avg 13)
Ap Courses Range: 3 26 Avg. Ap Courses: 13

Maine Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2026-27)

Thornton Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
John Bapst Memorial High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Foxcroft Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Erskine Academy Photo
#4(T4–T5)Erskine Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
(2)
Fryeburg Academy Photo
#4(T4–T5)Fryeburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Lincoln Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
North Yarmouth Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
Cheverus Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
Map of Carrabassett Valley Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Lee Academy Photo
#9(T9–T11)Lee Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Map of Reach School
#9(T9–T11)Reach School
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Hebron Academy Photo
#12(T12–T13)Hebron Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 20
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
(2)
Maine Central Institute Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
Kents Hill School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(5)
Gould Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
George Stevens Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
(4)
Saint Dominic Academy Photo
#17(T17–T18)Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Washington Academy Photo
#17(T17–T18)Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
Hyde School Photo
#19(T19–T20)Hyde School
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
(3)
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Map of Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
Map of Chop Point School
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Living Waters Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Map of Greater Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The Maine average number of AP courses by private high schools is 13 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in Maine?
The top ranked private high schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, John Bapst Memorial High School and Foxcroft Academy.

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