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.

Best Cumberland County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private high schools serving 2,212 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top-ranked private high schools in Cumberland County, ME include Bridgton Academy, Waynflete, and Cheverus.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
39% of private high schools in Cumberland County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cumberland County Private High Schools (2026)

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
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
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
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
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Gr: 2-12 | 24 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 | 137 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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 Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Royal Academy Education Inc.
Alternative School
15 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 60 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
Windham Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 9 students
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students

Overview

This County (Cumberland County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,212 Students
14,286 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
434 Teachers
1,642 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
61%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1254
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,633
$29,174
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,280
$14,441
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$12.91 million
$25.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.41
# American Indian Students
n/a
75 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
827 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
144 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
2,045 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
79%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
25 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
253 Students
1,401 Students
% of Others Students
10%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Cumberland County, ME include Bridgton Academy, Waynflete, and Cheverus.
How many private high schools are located in Cumberland County?
18 private high schools are located in Cumberland County.
How diverse are private high schools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
39% of private high schools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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