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Biddeford Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 219 students in Biddeford, ME, 8% of all K-12 students in Biddeford, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Biddeford, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Biddeford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
(1)
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Map of The Master's House
The Master's House
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Christian
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
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Biddeford, ME Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
219
Students
-14.1% (-36 students) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Biddeford)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
219 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025110122179
2024110120172
2023110120174
2022110122185
2021110118180
2020110110171
2019100107175
2018100107172
2017112110180
2016112108178
201585105167
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% Students of Color
10%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202510%16%34%
202410%16%34%
202310%15%33%
202210%13%33%
202110%13%32%
202010%12%32%
201910%13%31%
201810%13%31%
201710%13%32%
201610%12%32%
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0.45
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.450.470.65
20240.450.470.65
20230.450.480.65
20220.450.410.64
20210.450.410.64
20200.450.410.64
20190.420.400.63
20180.420.390.63
20170.090.340.61
20160.090.330.61
20150.090.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20233%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%6%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20193%2%7%
20183%2%7%
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# White Students
155 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
71%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202571%71%52%
202471%71%52%
202371%70%52%
202271%75%54%
202171%76%54%
202071%75%54%
201973%76%56%
201873%77%56%
201796%80%58%
201696%81%58%
201595%79%58%
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# 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
50 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
23%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202523%17%26%
202423%16%26%
202323%18%25%
202223%16%25%
202123%16%25%
202023%16%24%
201919%14%24%
201819%14%23%
20174%13%22%
20164%12%22%
20155%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202510:19:111:1
202410:19:111:1
202310:19:111:1
202210:19:111:1
202110:19:111:1
202010:19:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201513:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202540%59%55%
202440%59%54%
202340%58%54%
202240%58%54%
202140%58%54%
202040%60%54%
201940%58%53%
201840%56%53%
201740%55%53%
201640%56%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearBiddeford, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025161315
2024161315
2023161315
2022161315
2021161315
2020161215
2019161215
2018161215
2017161215
2016161215
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Biddeford, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Biddeford, ME is St. James School.
How many private schools are located in Biddeford?
2 private schools are located in Biddeford.
What percentage of students in Biddeford go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Biddeford are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Biddeford?
100% of private schools in Biddeford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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