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Best Cumberland County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 4,130 students in Cumberland County, ME (there are 96 public schools, serving 38,073 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Bridgton Academy, and Breakwater School.
The average tuition cost is $19,503, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,332.
34% of private schools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Gr: 12 | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School Of Portland
Friends School Of Portland Photo - Rainbow in Spanish
(Friends)
(1)
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Gr: NS | 231 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Appletree School
Appletree School Photo
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Gr: NS | 40 students
Aucocisco School
Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011
Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
Dodge House School
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Gr: K-7 | 16 students
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Greater Portland Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo - Beginning in preschool, our weekly swim program at the Casco Bay YMCA is a highlight of our physical education program
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Morrison Center
Special Education School
(1)
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Mse/mhc-collaborative School
Special Education School
41 Pineland Dr Ste 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Pine Grove School
Montessori School
32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Gr: NS-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Gr: PK-12 | 139 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
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Gr: PK | 6 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Gr: PK | 12 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Tuition listed
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Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian Academy (Closed 2020)
(Calvinist)
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
New Country School (Closed 2010)
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 9 students
St. Patrick S School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Bridgton Academy, and Breakwater School.
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 $19,503, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,332.
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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