George Stevens Academy Photo

Best Hancock County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 688 students in Hancock County, ME (there are 34 public schools, serving 5,851 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME include George Stevens Academy, Graham Lake School, and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
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).

Top-Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
The Bay School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Mirus Academy
Mirus Academy Photo
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Tuition listed
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Hancock County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
688 Students
19,449 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
2,263 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
$28,646
$22,419
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$28.5 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
493 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
72%
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
169 Students
3,339 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 George Stevens Academy, Graham Lake School, and Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
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?
10% 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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