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Augusta Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 407 students in Augusta, ME, 11% of all K-12 students in Augusta, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Augusta, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Augusta Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
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Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Alden Ave
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-3497
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Map of Dirigere Christian Academy
Dirigere Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Pentecostal
10 Wilson St
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1721
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Map of Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
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Spurwink School--chelsea
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Special Education School
31 Spurwink Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
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Map of Stepping Stones Montessori School
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
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Augusta, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Augustine School
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
24 Washington Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1771
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Augusta, ME Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
407
Students
$6,366
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Augusta)
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
407 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
15%
16%
0.53
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
256 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
62%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
30%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,366
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Augusta, ME is St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Augusta?
6 private schools are located in Augusta.
How diverse are private schools in Augusta?
Augusta private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Augusta?
33% of private schools in Augusta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Augusta include: St. Michael School vs. Stepping Stones Montessori School

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