Kieve–wavus Education Inc is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school in rural Nobleboro, ME, serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 1,412 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 50:1 with 28 total teachers supporting its educational programs.
Kieve–wavus Education Inc ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Maine for diversity, with 56.7% of students representing students of color.
It is recognized for having one of the largest student bodies among private schools in the state of Maine.
The school offers an elementary and secondary education program with a special program emphasis in a rural, remote community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 1,412 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kieve-wavus Education Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kieve-wavus Education Inc's ranking?
Kieve-wavus Education Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kieve-wavus Education Inc?
The application deadline for Kieve-wavus Education Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kieve-wavus Education Inc is Coastal Christian School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Damariscotta Montessori School (2.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Coastal Christian School
(Christian)
574 N Nobleboro Rd
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
12.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coastal Christian School
(Christian)
574 N Nobleboro Rd
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
2895 Burkettville Rd
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 466-1611
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 466-1611
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Spurwink School--chelsea
Special Education School
31 Spurwink Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
15.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester
Special Program Emphasis
485 Chewonki Neck Rd
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
16.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Coastal Christian School
(Christian)
574 N Nobleboro Rd
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
12.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Tuition listed
2895 Burkettville Rd
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 466-1611
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 466-1611
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
South Hope Christian School
(Christian)
142 Main Sreet
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
16.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boothbay Region Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
9586.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Boothbay Region High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Emery Drive
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
9586.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
9586.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Fisher-mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
597 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
9586.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Bath Regional Career & Technical
Vocational School
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
9587 miles
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