For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 230 students in Bethel, ME (there are 3 public schools, serving 614 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Bethel, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Bethel, ME is Gould Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top-Ranked Bethel Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Bethel)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
230 Students
19,450 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
38 Teachers
2,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1209
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$77,584
$22,564
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
75%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
n/a
13,584 Students
% White Students
n/a
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 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
n/a
3,293 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Bethel, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Bethel, ME is Gould Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bethel?
1 private schools are located in Bethel.
What percentage of students in Bethel go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Bethel are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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