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Maine Central Institute Top 13 · Most AP Courses (ME)
Gould Academy Top 6 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (ME)

Best Maine Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) serving 2,616 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Maine include John Bapst Memorial High School, Maine Central Institute, and Gould Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Maine (2026-27)

Kents Hill School Photo
Kents Hill School
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(5)
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North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
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Gould Academy Photo
Gould Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
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John Bapst Memorial High School Photo
John Bapst Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
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Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
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Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
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Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
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Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Maine?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Maine include John Bapst Memorial High School, Maine Central Institute, and Gould Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are located in Maine?
8 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are located in Maine.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Maine?
Maine private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
8
Private Schools
2,616
Students
$42,267
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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