For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 143 students in Camden, ME (there are 1 public school, serving 348 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Camden, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Camden, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wayfinder Schools
Alternative School
79 Washington St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Camden, Maine Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Camden)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
143 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
64 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
44%
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
67 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
47%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Camden, ME?
2 private schools are located in Camden, ME.
What percentage of students in Camden go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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