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Best Cumberland County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 4,159 students in Cumberland County, ME (there are 96 public schools, serving 38,073 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $19,956, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.
34% of private schools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 39
  • # Students Served: 4,159
  • Average Tuition: $19,956
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Cumberland County, ME School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 39
  • # Students Served: 4,159
  • Average Tuition: $19,956
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Cumberland County, ME School Trends

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Schools (2026-27)

North Yarmouth Academy Photo
North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
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Map of Breakwater School
Breakwater School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
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Map of Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy
Gr: 12 | 167 students
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
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Cheverus Photo
Cheverus
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
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Friends School Of Portland Photo
Friends School Of Portland
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Friends
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
(1)
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
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Levey Day School Photo
Levey Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
(4)
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St. Brigid School Photo
St. Brigid School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
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Map of Spurwink School
Spurwink School
Gr: NS | 231 students
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
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Waynflete Photo
Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
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Appletree School Photo
Appletree School
Gr: NS | 40 students
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
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Aucocisco School Photo
Aucocisco School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
2 Stonewood Drive Suite 2
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 773-7323
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Map of Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
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Map of The Children's Center
The Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
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Map of Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
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Map of Cornerstone Baptist Academy
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
Baptist
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
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Map of Dodge House School
Dodge House School
Gr: K-7 | 16 students
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
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Map of Glickman Academy
Glickman Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
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Map of Grace Baptist Church School
Grace Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
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Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Berean Christian Academy
Berean Christian Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
Calvinist
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
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Map of New Country School
New Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
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Map of St. Patrick S School
St. Patrick S School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
41 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCumberland County Total Schools
202541
202441
202338
202235
202137
202043
201944
201846
201744
201644
201547
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# Students
4,159 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025104122179
2024107120172
2023107120174
2022116122185
2021109118180
2020100110171
201993107175
201894107172
201796110180
201698108178
2015108105167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202514%16%34%
202413%16%34%
202312%15%33%
202215%13%33%
202114%13%32%
202012%12%32%
201912%13%31%
201811%13%31%
201711%13%32%
201610%12%32%
201510%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
660 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
20257:19:111:1
20247:19:111:1
20238:19:111:1
20228:19:111:1
20218:19:111:1
20207:19:112:1
20197:19:112:1
20187:19:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20168:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202559%59%55%
202459%59%54%
202358%58%54%
202260%58%54%
202160%58%54%
202065%60%54%
201962%58%53%
201862%56%53%
201763%55%53%
201663%56%52%
201573%62%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025131315
2024121315
2023121315
2022131315
2021121315
2020121215
2019121215
2018121215
2017111215
2016111215
2015121215
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025121313
2024121312
2023171411
2022171411
2021171411
2020171511
2019151411
2018121311
2017121310
2016121310
2015111210
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Average SAT score
1268
(Out of 1600)
1215

SAT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025125412091233
2024125412071230
2023125412091228
2022125412071229
2021125412061229
2020123211961226
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,956
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025$19,503$22,564$15,012
2024$16,915$22,256$13,254
2023$17,637$22,468$12,626
2022$17,342$22,537$12,187
2021$17,211$22,888$11,800
2020$16,220$21,925$11,512
2019$15,689$20,814$11,293
2018$15,040$20,725$11,017
2017$14,385$20,159$10,708
2016$14,181$20,848$10,356
2015$12,840$22,078$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202541%37%34%
202439%37%34%
202339%36%34%
202233%36%33%
202136%37%33%
202033%37%32%
201933%35%31%
201838%35%30%
201736%35%30%
201630%31%29%
201530%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,707
$11,886

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
2025$9,707$11,886$7,073
2024$9,806$11,769$6,930
2023$9,806$12,023$6,469
2022$9,806$11,664$6,289
2021$9,723$11,637$6,055
2020$7,339$10,550$5,921
2019$7,310$9,680$5,795
2018$7,291$9,110$5,456
2017$6,270$8,603$5,319
2016$6,094$8,502$5,105
2015$4,309$6,364$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
72%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202572%75%81%
202470%75%85%
202370%72%85%
202271%74%85%
202174%75%85%
202075%74%85%
201973%77%85%
201872%78%85%
201775%79%85%
201673%77%85%
201576%80%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$8.15 million
$23.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
20250.480.470.65
20240.490.470.65
20230.480.480.65
20220.440.410.64
20210.440.410.64
20200.470.410.64
20190.420.400.63
20180.400.390.63
20170.350.340.61
20160.350.330.61
20150.450.360.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20233%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20203%6%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
88 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
217 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
20255%4%7%
20245%4%7%
20233%3%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20193%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
3,105 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
68%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202568%71%52%
202468%71%52%
202369%70%52%
202272%75%54%
202172%76%54%
202070%75%54%
201974%76%56%
201876%77%56%
201779%80%58%
201679%81%58%
201571%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
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
1,010 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
22%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland County AverageMaine (ME) AverageNational Average
202522%17%26%
202422%16%26%
202323%18%25%
202220%16%25%
202120%16%25%
202023%16%24%
201918%14%24%
201817%14%23%
201714%13%22%
201614%12%22%
201523%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME include Bridgton Academy, Breakwater School, and North Yarmouth Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland County?
39 private schools are located in Cumberland County.
How much do private schools cost in Cumberland County?
The average tuition cost is $19,956, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
34% of private schools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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