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Augusta Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 333 students in Augusta, ME.
33% of private preschools in Augusta, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Augusta Private Preschools (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 Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc.
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 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)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
333
Students
+77.1% (+145 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
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Augusta)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
77 Schools
# Students
333 Students
9,111 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025111119191
2024107120187
2023141118185
2022139125188
2021139119184
2020139113179
2019130110182
2018130109181
2017139109183
2016188108181
2015188107173
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% Students of Color
15%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202515%12%32%
202415%12%32%
202318%10%32%
20229%12%31%
20219%11%32%
20209%10%31%
201911%12%31%
201811%12%30%
20174%15%31%
20163%14%31%
20153%15%31%
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0.57
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.570.510.65
20240.570.510.65
20230.600.510.65
20220.550.480.64
20210.550.470.64
20200.550.480.64
20190.520.480.64
20180.520.470.64
20170.300.420.62
20160.090.410.62
20150.090.410.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
11 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
200 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20255%2%4%
20245%3%5%
20236%2%5%
20223%2%5%
20213%2%5%
20203%2%4%
20196%3%5%
20186%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
116 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%1%8%
20242%1%8%
20233%2%8%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20191%3%7%
20181%2%7%
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# Black Students
5 Students
338 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%4%6%
20242%4%6%
20233%2%6%
20221%2%6%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%7%
20192%2%6%
20182%2%6%
20172%1%6%
20162%1%6%
20152%2%6%
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# White Students
181 Students
6,015 Students
% White Students
54%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202554%65%48%
202456%64%48%
202352%64%48%
202255%68%50%
202155%68%50%
202055%67%51%
201963%68%52%
201863%68%52%
201783%73%54%
201695%74%54%
201595%74%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24 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
121 Students
2,678 Students
% of Others Students
36%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202536%28%34%
202434%28%33%
202336%30%33%
202239%26%31%
202139%26%31%
202039%27%31%
201928%24%30%
201828%25%30%
201713%22%30%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
1,045 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20258:19:112:1
20249:19:112:1
202313:19:112:1
20229:19:112:1
20219:19:112:1
20209:19:112:1
201915:18:112:1
201815:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
54%

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

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20253%54%51%
20243%54%51%
20233%53%51%
20223%56%51%
20213%56%50%
20203%58%50%
20193%55%50%
20183%51%50%
20173%48%49%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025161516
2024161416
2023161416
2022161416
2021161416
2020161416
2019161316
2018161316
2017161316
2016161416
2015161416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,366
$14,599

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$6,366$14,556$12,988
2024$5,066$12,170$10,159
2023$5,066$11,948$9,500
2022$5,066$12,156$8,989
2021$5,066$12,559$8,661
2020$5,066$12,684$8,383
2019$5,066$12,134$8,266
2018$5,066$11,608$7,888
2017$5,066$11,438$7,628
2016$4,731$12,094$7,230
2015$4,731$11,702$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,000
$1,070
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked private preschools in Augusta, ME is St. Michael School.
How many private preschools are located in Augusta?
3 private preschools are located in Augusta.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Augusta?
33% of private preschools in Augusta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Augusta include: St. Michael School vs. Stepping Stones Montessori School

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