KidsPeace New England is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescences and teens.
Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique children's psychiatric hospital, a comprehensive range of specialized and intensive and therapeutic residential treatment programs, accredited educational services and a variety of community-based treatment programs and foster care and family services to give hope, help and healing to kids facing crisis.
KidsPeace offers services in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
KidsPeace is accredited by The Joint Commission in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Other accreditation include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
KidsPeace does not discriminate in regard to admissions in terms of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, Limited English Proficiency, religious beliefs, disabilities or handicapping conditions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Graham Lake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1882
Campus Size
12 acres
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults, and those who love them.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Graham Lake School often compared to?
Graham Lake School is often viewed alongside schools like Kidspeace National Centers Of New England, Bucksport Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Graham Lake School's ranking?
Graham Lake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Graham Lake School?
The application deadline for Graham Lake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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