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Oldest Private High Schools in Maine

The average private high school in Maine was founded around 1934 (2026-27).
The oldest private high school in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 62
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1905
  • ME School Avg.: 1933
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 62
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1905
  • ME School Avg.: 1933
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Maine (year founded range: 1791–1905, avg 1933)
Year Founded Range: 1791 1976 Avg. Year Founded: 1887

Oldest Private High Schools in Maine (2026-27)

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Berwick Academy Photo
#1Berwick Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
(5)
1791year founded
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Fryeburg Academy Photo
#2(T2–T3)Fryeburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
1792year founded
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Washington Academy Photo
#2(T2–T3)Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
1792year founded
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Lincoln Academy Photo
#4Lincoln Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
1801year founded
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George Stevens Academy Photo
#5George Stevens Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
(4)
1803year founded
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Hebron Academy Photo
#6Hebron Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 20
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
(2)
1804year founded
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Map of Bridgton Academy
#7Bridgton Academy
Gr: 12 | 167 students
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
1808year founded
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Thornton Academy Photo
#8Thornton Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
1811year founded
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North Yarmouth Academy Photo
#9North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
1814year founded
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Foxcroft Academy Photo
#10Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
1823year founded
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Kents Hill School Photo
#11Kents Hill School
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(5)
1824year founded
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Map of The School At Sweetser
#12The School At Sweetser
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
1828year founded
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Gould Academy Photo
#13Gould Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
1836year founded
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Lee Academy Photo
#14Lee Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
1845year founded
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Maine Central Institute Photo
#15Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
1866year founded
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#16Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
1882year founded
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Erskine Academy Photo
#17Erskine Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
(2)
1883year founded
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Map of Glenn Stratton Learning Center
#18Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
1889year founded
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Waynflete Photo
#19Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
1898year founded
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Map of Reach School
#20Reach School
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
1905year founded
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Cheverus Photo
#21Cheverus
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
1917year founded
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John Bapst Memorial High School Photo
#22John Bapst Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
1928year founded
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Map of Forestdale Christian School
#23Forestdale Christian School
Gr: 3-10 | 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
27 Perkins Valley Rd
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
1932year founded
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Saint Dominic Academy Photo
#24(T24–T25)Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
#24(T24–T25)St. Dominic Academy-auburn
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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Map of Pine Tree Academy
#26Pine Tree Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Seventh Day Adventist
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
1961year founded
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Hyde School Photo
#27Hyde School
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
(3)
1966year founded
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Map of OTC/OTC Next Steps
#28OTC/OTC Next Steps
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
25 Lombard St/180 Houlton Road
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
1969year founded
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Map of Bangor Christian Schools
#29(T29–T31)Bangor Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Baptist
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
1970year founded
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Map of Bucksport Christian School
#29(T29–T31)Bucksport Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
1970year founded
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Map of Grace Baptist Church School
#29(T29–T31)Grace Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
1970year founded
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Map of Greater Portland Christian School
#32Greater Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
(1)
1973year founded
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Map of Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
#33Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
1974year founded
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Map of Pen Bay Christian School
#34Pen Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
1975year founded
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Map of Temple Academy
#35Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
1976year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private high schools founding year?
The Maine average private high schools founding year is 1934 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private high schools in Maine include Berwick Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Washington Academy.

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