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Maine Private Schools Offering Football

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 4,803 students in Maine.
The top ranked private schools in Maine offering football include Thornton Academy, Fryeburg Academy, and Foxcroft Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
22% of private schools offering football in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Private Schools Offering Football in Maine (2026-27)

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Cheverus
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
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Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
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Fryeburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
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Hebron Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 20
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
(2)
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John Bapst Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
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Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
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St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
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Thornton Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
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Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering football in Maine?
The top ranked private schools offering football in Maine include Thornton Academy, Fryeburg Academy, and Foxcroft Academy.
How many private schools offering football are located in Maine?
9 private schools offering football are located in Maine.
How diverse are private schools offering football in Maine?
Maine private schools offering football are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools offering football are religiously affiliated in Maine?
22% of private schools offering football in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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