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Augusta Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 386 students in Augusta, ME.
40% of private elementary schools in Augusta, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Augusta Private Elementary 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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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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Map of Spurwink School--chelsea
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
386
Students
+52.6% (+133 students) 10-yr
$6,366
Avg. Tuition
+34.6% (+$1,635) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
+400.0% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Augusta)
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
125 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearAugusta, ME Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20164
20154
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# Students
386 Students
13,398 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202577110199
202475109192
202371109193
202270110205
202170107201
202070102188
20196695193
20186694190
20176997199
20166396196
20156389183
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% Students of Color
15%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202514%17%33%
202414%17%32%
202316%16%32%
20229%11%32%
20219%11%31%
20209%10%31%
201911%10%31%
201811%11%30%
20174%15%31%
20163%13%31%
20153%13%31%
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0.54
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.540.490.64
20240.530.490.64
20230.550.500.63
20220.510.400.62
20210.510.390.62
20200.510.390.62
20190.460.380.61
20180.460.380.60
20170.250.330.59
20160.070.310.59
20150.070.300.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
33 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
553 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254%5%5%
20244%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%4%5%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
437 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20233%4%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
592 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%4%8%
20242%4%8%
20233%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%8%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
239 Students
9,203 Students
% White Students
61%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202561%69%55%
202463%69%55%
202361%67%55%
202263%76%57%
202163%76%57%
202063%76%58%
201970%78%59%
201870%78%59%
201786%81%61%
201696%82%61%
201596%83%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
27 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
118 Students
2,562 Students
% of Others Students
30%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202529%19%22%
202427%19%22%
202328%21%22%
202230%17%22%
202130%16%20%
202030%16%19%
201922%15%20%
201822%15%20%
201710%13%19%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
1,470 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20259:19:111:1
202411:19:111:1
202310:19:111:1
20228:19:111:1
20218:19:111:1
20208:19:111:1
201911:19:111:1
201811:19:111:1
201710:19:111:1
20169:19:112:1
20159:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20253%59%54%
20243%59%54%
20233%59%53%
20223%57%53%
20213%57%53%
20203%60%53%
20193%59%52%
20183%57%52%
20173%55%51%
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Average Class Size
16 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025161316
2024161315
2023161315
2022161315
2021161315
2020161315
2019161315
2018161215
2017161215
2016161215
2015161115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,366
$16,826

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$6,366$18,076$14,043
2024$5,066$16,359$12,357
2023$5,066$16,377$11,693
2022$5,066$14,830$11,199
2021$5,066$15,216$10,824
2020$5,066$13,107$10,496
2019$5,066$13,849$10,300
2018$5,066$13,535$10,056
2017$5,066$13,279$9,712
2016$4,731$14,525$9,307
2015$4,731$18,139$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Augusta, ME is St. Michael School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Augusta?
5 private elementary schools are located in Augusta.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Augusta?
Augusta private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Augusta?
40% of private elementary schools in Augusta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Augusta include: St. Michael School vs. Stepping Stones Montessori School

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