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.

Maine Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars

The average private elementary school in Maine offers 9 extracurriculars (2025-26).
The private elementary school in Maine offering the most extracurriculars is Thornton Academy, offering 51 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 1 51 Avg. Extra Offered: 9

Maine Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025-26)

School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 51
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #22.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 39
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #33.
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #44.
Hebron Academy
Hebron Academy Photo
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #55.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 15
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #66.
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 11
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Rank: #77.
Mount Merici Academy
Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Roots Academy
Alternative School
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: NS-6
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 6
Grades: PK-8
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Extra-curriculars: 6
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 6
Grades: PK-8
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #1717.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ashwood Waldorf School
Ashwood Waldorf School Photo - Ashwood Waldorf School's grade school building
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-7
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: K-12
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Seacoast Waldorf School
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo - Part of German class in the grades was baking German cookies for a celebration. Children learn German and Spanish starting in first grade.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: PK-8
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Chop Point School
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: K-12
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: PK-8
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Windham Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: PK-12
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average number of extracurriculars offered by private elementary schools?
The Maine average number of extracurriculars by private elementary schools is 9 for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with most extracurriculars offered in Maine?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, North Yarmouth Academy and Berwick Academy.

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