The average private elementary school in Maine was founded around 1961 (2024).
The oldest private elementary school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.
Year Founded Range: 1791
1999
Avg. Year Founded: 1949
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Maine (2024)
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: #22.
Founding Date: 1804
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1811
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1814
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #77.
Mount Merici Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #88.
St. Brigid School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: NS-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #99.
Saint Dominic Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #1212.
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 1-12
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-8
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-9
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #1616.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-6
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-2
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 2-12
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-3429
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-3429
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: 7-12
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-2250
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-2250
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-12
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-8
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rank: #2727.
Chop Point School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: K-12
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Rank: #2828.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #2929.
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-8
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: K-8
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Rank: #3232.
Aucocisco School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 4-12
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Rank: #3333.
Living Waters Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-5
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-12
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average Private Elementary Schools founding year?
The Maine average Private Elementary Schools founding year is 1961 for 2024.
What are the Private Elementary Schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked Private Elementary Schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Hebron Academy and Thornton Academy.
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