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Maine Alternative Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 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 79%.
17% of alternative private elementary schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
These schools make up 5% of the 125 private schools in Maine and 2% of its 13,347 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 290

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 290

Alternative Private Elementary Schools in Maine (2026-27)

Map of Center For Teaching & Learning
Center For Teaching & Learning
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Alternative School
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
(1)
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Map of Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
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Map of Reach School
Reach School
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
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Riley School Photo
Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
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Map of Roots Academy
Roots Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
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Map of Royal Academy Education Inc.
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
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6
Private Schools
290
Students
$13,100
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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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