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Hancock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 688 students in Hancock County, ME (there are 34 public schools, serving 5,851 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
22% of private schools in Hancock County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2026-27)

George Stevens Academy Photo
George Stevens Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
(4)
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Map of Graham Lake School
Graham Lake School
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 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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Map of The Bay School
The Bay School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
(3)
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Map of Blue Hill Harbor School
Blue Hill Harbor School
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
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Map of Bucksport Christian School
Bucksport Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
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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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Map of Reach School
Reach School
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
688 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,410
$22,000
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$16.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
493 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
72%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
169 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
25%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME include Graham Lake School, Kidspeace National Centers Of New England, and George Stevens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County?
8 private schools are located in Hancock County.
How diverse are private schools in Hancock County?
Hancock County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
22% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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