St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo

Best Androscoggin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,837 students in Androscoggin County, ME (there are 36 public schools, serving 15,363 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Androscoggin County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Androscoggin County, ME include St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus, St. Dominic Academy-auburn, and Saint Dominic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
41% of private schools in Androscoggin County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Androscoggin County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy
Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Tuition listed
20 N Main St
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-3665
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Central Maine Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn
Special Education School
180 Mount Auburn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 241-0085
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-charles
Special Education School
27 Charles St
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-main
Special Education School
655 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-rodman
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Mmcfc - Falcon
Special Education School
24 Falcon Dr
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-3382
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
26 Gartley St
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-2268
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students
Poland Spring Academy
Montessori School
(1)
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Renaissance School
Special Education School
15 Sacred Heart Pl
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 777-4174
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Spurwink Services-Auburn
Special Education School
220 Danville Corner Road
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 795-0419
Gr: 5-8
Spurwink-lewiston/auburn
Special Education School
581 Sabattus St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-0419
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Androscoggin County, Maine

Androscoggin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
PO Box 578
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4666
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
393 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 784-8811
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students

Overview

This County (Androscoggin County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,837 Students
19,450 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
197 Teachers
2,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,033
$22,532
Average % on Financial Aid
64%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,700
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$16 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.47
# American Indian Students
13 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
152 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
8%
4%
# White Students
1,288 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
68%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
346 Students
3,294 Students
% of Others Students
18%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Androscoggin County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Androscoggin County, ME include St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus, St. Dominic Academy-auburn, and Saint Dominic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Androscoggin County?
16 private schools are located in Androscoggin County.
How diverse are private schools in Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is same as the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Androscoggin County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Androscoggin County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Androscoggin County?
41% of private schools in Androscoggin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Androscoggin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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