For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 145 students in Alfred, ME (there are 2 public schools, serving 420 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Alfred, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Alfred, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Alfred)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
145 Students
19,499 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
35 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
24%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
76%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Alfred, ME?
1 private schools are located in Alfred, ME.
What percentage of students in Alfred go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Alfred are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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