Best Franklin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 97 students in Franklin County, ME (there are 18 public schools, serving 4,346 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Franklin County, ME is Carrabassett Valley Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Top-Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 811
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2343
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
257 Main St
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 320-1819
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
97 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$61,595
$22,516
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
80 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# 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
15 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
15%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Franklin County, ME is Carrabassett Valley Academy.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
1 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

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