Cheverus Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (ME)

St. Dominic Academy-auburn Top 6 · Largest Endowment (ME)

St. Brigid School Top 20 · Highest % Students of Color (ME)

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Best Maine Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 catholic private schools serving 3,231 students in Maine. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maine.

The catholic private schools in Maine include Holy Cross School, Saint Dominic Academy, and Cheverus.

The average tuition cost is $9,390, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 3,231

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 3,231

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Maine?

The catholic private schools in Maine include Holy Cross School, Saint Dominic Academy, and Cheverus.

How many catholic private schools are located in Maine?

14 catholic private schools are located in Maine.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Maine?

The average tuition cost is $9,390, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Maine?

Maine catholic private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.

Maine Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

3,231

Students

$9,390

Avg. Tuition

12%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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