For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 98 students in Houlton, ME (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,760 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Houlton, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Houlton, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Houlton, ME (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carleton Project
Alternative School
52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
(Christian)
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Houlton, ME?
2 private schools are located in Houlton, ME.
What percentage of students in Houlton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Houlton are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houlton?
50% of private schools in Houlton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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