Top 5 Best Maine Catholic Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 catholic private schools serving 2,708 students in Maine. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maine.
The top ranked catholic private schools in Maine include All Saints Catholic School, Cheverus and Mount Merici Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 74%.

Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Maine (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7063
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Cheverus
Cheverus Photo - High School is a time of growth, change, and discovery. At Cheverus, we accompany students and families through this exciting and sometimes challenging time in their lives. Our goal is to educate students in a deep and meaningful way. Our approach to education is meant to prepare students for college -- and for life.
(Catholic)
(5)
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Mount Merici Academy
Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: NS-8
| 330 students
Saint Dominic Academy
Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-12
| 571 students
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Grades: PK
| 6 students
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-1007
Grades: PK-7
| 148 students

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