Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.

Best Kennebec County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,657 students in Kennebec County, ME (there are 53 public schools, serving 15,643 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Kennebec County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kennebec County, ME include Temple Academy, Mount Merici Academy, and Erskine Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is same as the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
38% of private schools in Kennebec County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Kennebec County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-Postgraduate Year attracting 200 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
(5)
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Erskine Academy
Erskine Academy Photo
(2)
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Merici Academy
Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Central Maine Learning Center
Special Education School
(1)
744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Dirigere Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
10 Wilson St
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1721
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
Spurwink School--chelsea
Special Education School
31 Spurwink Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kennebec County, Maine

Kennebec County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Washington Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1771
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students

Overview

This County (Kennebec County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,657 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1154
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,904
$22,516
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,070
$2,582
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$15.05 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.47
# American Indian Students
10 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,330 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
219 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
13%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Kennebec County, ME include Temple Academy, Mount Merici Academy, and Erskine Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kennebec County?
11 private schools are located in Kennebec County.
How diverse are private schools in Kennebec County?
Kennebec County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Kennebec County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kennebec County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kennebec County?
38% of private schools in Kennebec County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Kennebec County are often viewed compared to one another?

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