About the School
- Elan School in Poland, ME, serves 39 students in grades 8 through 12 within a nonsectarian, co–educational setting.
- Founded in 1970, this rural private school offers a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average class size of 8.
- The school has a diverse student body with 36% students of color.
- Annual tuition is $54,961, with an acceptance rate of 90%, and summer school programs are available.
- Elan School maintains a casual dress code and is part of an other school association.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild to moderate learning difficulties
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Advanced Courses
ChemistryOrganic Chemistry
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
dress guidelines
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,961
Tuition Notes
Daily rate: $150.58
Tuition: $21,490.88 based on 226 days
Supportive Services: $19,172.72 based on 365 days
Board and Care: $14,295.74 based on 365 days
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Connie Kimball X122
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elan School cost?
Elan School's tuition is approximately $54,961 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Elan School?
The acceptance rate of Elan School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
What sports does Elan School offer?
Elan School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Elan School?
The application deadline for Elan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Elan School is Poland Spring Academy (2.3 miles away)
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Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 5-8
Special Education School
220 Danville Corner Road
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 795-0419
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Special Education School
24 Falcon Dr
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-3382
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Special Education School
15 Sacred Heart Pl
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 777-4174
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
180 Mount Auburn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 241-0085
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Christian
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 5-8
Special Education School
220 Danville Corner Road
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 795-0419
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Special Education School
24 Falcon Dr
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-3382
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Special Education School
15 Sacred Heart Pl
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 777-4174
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Christian
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Steep Falls Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
781 Boundary Road
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3321
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3321
9597.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Windham High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1810
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1810
9598.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Windham Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1820
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1820
9598.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Windham Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1840
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1840
9598.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Sebago Elementary School
(Reading: 70-79%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Sebago Road
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
9599.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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