For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 364 students in Maine.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Maine include The New School and Bridgton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
14% of alternative private high schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Maine Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Maine?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Maine include The New School and Bridgton Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Maine?
7 alternative private high schools are located in Maine.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Maine?
Maine alternative private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Maine?
14% of alternative private high schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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