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Best Cape Elizabeth Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in Cape Elizabeth, ME (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,498 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Cape Elizabeth, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

Private Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Appletree School
Appletree School Photo
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Gr: NS | 40 students
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Cape Elizabeth)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
71 Students
19,499 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
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
21 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
30%
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
50 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
70%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
14 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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