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Cape Elizabeth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in Cape Elizabeth, ME, 5% of all K-12 students in Cape Elizabeth, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME (2026-27)

Appletree School Photo
Appletree School
Gr: PK | 40 students
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
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Map of Roots Academy
Roots Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
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Cape Elizabeth, ME Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
71
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cape Elizabeth)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
71 Students
19,476 Students
0.42
0.47
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
21 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
30%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
70%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cape Elizabeth, ME?
2 private schools are located in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
What percentage of students in Cape Elizabeth go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cape Elizabeth are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

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