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Best Ellsworth Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 152 students in Ellsworth, ME (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,621 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Ellsworth, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ellsworth, ME include Graham Lake School and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
33% of private schools in Ellsworth, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Ellsworth Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Mirus Academy
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(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Ellsworth)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
152 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,600
$22,326

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
93 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
61%
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
54 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
35%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ellsworth, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Ellsworth, ME include Graham Lake School and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
How many private schools are located in Ellsworth?
3 private schools are located in Ellsworth.
What percentage of students in Ellsworth go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ellsworth are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellsworth?
33% of private schools in Ellsworth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Ellsworth are often viewed compared to one another?

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