For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 364 students in Maine.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Maine include Bridgton Academy and The New School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
14% of alternative private high schools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Maine Alternative Private High 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
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 Bridgton Academy and The New School.
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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