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Ellsworth Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 157 students in Ellsworth, ME, 9% of all K-12 students in Ellsworth, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Ellsworth, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ellsworth Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Graham Lake School
Graham Lake School
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
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Map of Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
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Mirus Academy Photo
Mirus Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
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Ellsworth, ME Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
157
Students
+30.8% (+37 students) 10-yr
$25,600
Avg. Tuition
-43.1% (-$19,400)
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
+250.0% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ellsworth)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
157 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202534122179
202434120172
202333120174
202248122185
202148118180
202048110171
201935107175
201835107172
201724110180
201660108178
201560105167
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% Students of Color
7%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20257%16%34%
20247%16%34%
20236%15%33%
20223%13%33%
20213%13%32%
20203%12%32%
20196%13%31%
20186%13%31%
20176%13%32%
20162%12%32%
20152%12%32%
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0.51
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.180.470.65
20240.180.470.65
20230.200.480.65
20220.280.410.64
20210.280.410.64
20200.280.410.64
20190.130.400.63
20180.130.390.63
20170.120.340.61
20160.210.330.61
20150.210.360.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20241%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20176%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254%4%7%
20244%4%7%
20233%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
93 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
59%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202590%71%52%
202490%71%52%
202389%70%52%
202284%75%54%
202184%76%54%
202084%75%54%
201993%76%56%
201893%77%56%
201794%80%58%
201688%81%58%
201588%79%58%
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# 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
59 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
38%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20255%17%26%
20245%16%26%
20238%18%25%
202215%16%25%
202115%16%25%
202015%16%24%
20169%12%22%
20159%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllsworth, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254:19:111:1
20244:19:111:1
20235:19:111:1
20224:19:111:1
20214:19:111:1
20204:19:112:1
20193:19:112:1
20183:19:112:1
20173:19:112:1
20166:19:112:1
20156:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,600
$22,516
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ellsworth, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Ellsworth, ME include Kidspeace National Centers Of New England and Graham Lake School.
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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