Kittery Academy in Kittery, ME offers co–ed special education programs for grades 9 through 11 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 5 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, placing Kittery Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for diversity.
Kittery Academy is a nonsectarian school located in the Kittery Point neighborhood.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kittery Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kittery Academy?
The application deadline for Kittery Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kittery Academy located?
Kittery Academy is located in the Kittery Point neighborhood of Kittery, ME.
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The nearest high school to Kittery Academy is The Birchtree Center (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Brixham Montessori Friends School (1.7 miles away)
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