For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 144 students in Eliot, ME (there are 2 public schools, serving 772 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Eliot, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Eliot, ME is Seacoast Waldorf School.
Top-Ranked Eliot Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Eliot)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
144 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,127
$22,326
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$11,886
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
64 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
44%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
75 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
52%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Eliot, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Eliot, ME is Seacoast Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Eliot?
1 private schools are located in Eliot.
What percentage of students in Eliot go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Eliot are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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