For the 2026 school year, there are 12 alternative private schools serving 624 students in Maine.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
8% of alternative private schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Maine Alternative Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Gr: 12 | 167 students
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Gr: NS | 40 students
Carleton Project
Alternative School
52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Tuition listed
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Summit Achievement
Alternative School
69 Deer Hill Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 697-2020
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 697-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Wayfinder Schools
Alternative School
79 Washington St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in Maine?
How many alternative private schools are located in Maine?
12 alternative private schools are located in Maine.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Maine?
Maine alternative private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Maine?
8% of alternative private schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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