The average private preschool in Maine was founded around 1964 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.
Year Founded Range: 1791
1984
Avg. Year Founded: 1941
Oldest Private Preschools 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: #22.
Founding Date: 1814
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #1616.
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Rank: #1717.
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-K
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-5
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rank: #2424.
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: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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: #25 - 2725. - 27.
The Little Dolphin School Foundation![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-2
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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: #2828.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-3
58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Penobscot Christian School![Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility."]( "Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the \"C.H.E.E.R. for Character\" program. It stood for \"Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility.\"")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Machias Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-8
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-12
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: PK-1
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-8
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private preschools founding year?
The Maine average private preschools founding year is 1964 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Maine?
The top ranked private preschools in Maine include Berwick Academy, North Yarmouth Academy and St. John's Catholic School.
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