For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 98 students in Houlton, ME (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,714 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Houlton, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Houlton, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Houlton, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carleton Project
Alternative School
52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
(Christian)
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Overview
This Town (Houlton)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
98 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
77 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
71%
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
24 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
22%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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 10%).
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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