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Aroostook County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 128 students in Aroostook County, ME (there are 42 public schools, serving 8,684 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Aroostook County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Aroostook County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of OTC/OTC Next Steps
OTC/OTC Next Steps
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
25 Lombard St/180 Houlton Road
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
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Map of Carleton Project
Carleton Project
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
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Map of Greater Houlton Christian Academy
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Christian
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
128 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
110 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
76%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
24 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
17%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Aroostook County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Aroostook County, ME is OTC/OTC Next Steps.
How many private schools are located in Aroostook County?
3 private schools are located in Aroostook County.
What percentage of students in Aroostook County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Aroostook County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aroostook County?
33% of private schools in Aroostook County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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