For the 2026 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 in Aroostook County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Aroostook County, ME is Opportunity Training Center.
33% of private schools in Aroostook County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Aroostook County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition 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
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
(Christian)
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Overview
This County (Aroostook County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
128 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
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%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
17%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
2 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 Opportunity Training Center.
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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