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Best Hancock County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 210 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top-ranked private preschool in Hancock County, ME is Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
33% of private preschools in Hancock County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Hancock County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Mirus Academy
Mirus Academy Photo
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
210 Students
9,088 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
1,041 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,110
$14,419
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
11 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
200 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
116 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
141 Students
6,015 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24 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
64 Students
2,655 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Hancock County, ME?
The top-ranked private preschools in Hancock County, ME is Kidspeace National Centers Of New England.
How many private preschools are located in Hancock County?
3 private preschools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
33% of private preschools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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