St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo

Best Auburn Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,070 students in Auburn, ME.
The top-ranked private high schools in Auburn, ME include St. Dominic Academy-auburn and Saint Dominic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Auburn, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Auburn Private High 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
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

Overview

This Town (Auburn)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,070 Students
14,335 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
85 Teachers
1,647 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Average Class Size
17 students
12 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
$14,450
$28,786
Average % on Financial Aid
64%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,700
$14,441
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$16 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
827 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
100 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
9%
4%
# White Students
693 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
65%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
25 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
248 Students
1,451 Students
% of Others Students
23%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Auburn, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Auburn, ME include St. Dominic Academy-auburn and Saint Dominic Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Auburn?
3 private high schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Auburn?
67% of private high schools in Auburn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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