Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester in Wiscasset, ME, serves 76 co–ed students in grades 1 through 11 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and employs 17 teachers to support individualized instruction.
As a nonsectarian institution, it offers a specialized elementary and secondary education program with an annual tuition of $22,500.
The campus encompasses 400 acres, supporting a school membership that includes the Institute for Independent Education and the National Coalition of Girls.
Approximately 11.6% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity in this rural Maine private school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
School Calendar
Campus Size
400 acres
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,500
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sadie, Bates College
- Katie, Columbia University
- Nicky, Dartmouth College
- Sarah, Middlebury College
- Annabelle, Stanford University
- Adriane, Bowdoin College
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester cost?
Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester's tuition is approximately $22,500 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester?
Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester famous alumni include: Sadie, Bates College, Katie, Columbia University, Nicky, Dartmouth College, Sarah, Middlebury College, Annabelle, Stanford University and Adriane, Bowdoin College.
When is the application deadline for Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester?
The application deadline for Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester is Maine Coast Semester At Chewonki (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Center For Teaching & Learning (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pathways Merry Meeting Center (5.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
485 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
0.2 miles
Gr: 11 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Tuition listed
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chop Point School
(Christian)
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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