The average private school in Maine was founded around 1948 (2025).
The oldest private school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.
Year Founded Range: 1791
1952
Avg. Year Founded: 1867
Oldest Private Schools in Maine (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1791
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1792
Grades: 9-12
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1792
Grades: 9-12
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1801
Grades: 9-12
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1803
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1804
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #77.
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1808
Grades: 12
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1811
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1814
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1823
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1824
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #1212.
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1828
Grades: 4-12
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #1414.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1837
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #1616.
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-K
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: 9-12
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Rank: #1818.
Hilltop School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-K
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: Inquire with school
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-12
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #2222.
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 3-12
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 1-10
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Reach School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 8-12
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-5
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Rank: #2727.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #2828.
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #3131.
Forestdale Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1932
Grades: 3-10
27 Perkins Valley Rd
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
Rank: #3232.
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-8
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private schools founding year?
The Maine average private schools founding year is 1948 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Washington Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Maine?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Maine is Berwick Academy, with a year of 1791. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Berwick Academy, with a year of 1791.
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