For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative private elementary schools serving 290 students in Maine.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
17% of alternative private elementary schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Alternative Private Elementary Schools in Maine (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Maine?
6 alternative private elementary schools are located in Maine.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Maine?
Maine alternative private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Maine?
17% of alternative private elementary schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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