Kennebec County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,657
  • Average Tuition: $15,904
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Kennebec County, ME School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,657
  • Average Tuition: $15,904
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Kennebec County, ME School Trends

Top Ranked Kennebec County Private Schools (2026-27)

Kents Hill School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 35
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(5)
Erskine Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
(2)
Mount Merici Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Map of Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
Map of Central Maine Learning Center
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
(1)
Map of Dirigere Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Pentecostal
10 Wilson St
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1721
Map of Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Map of Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Map of Spurwink School--chelsea
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Special Education School
31 Spurwink Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
Map of Stepping Stones Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kennebec County, Maine

Kennebec County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
24 Washington Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 622-1771
Map of St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Catholic
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115

Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,657 Students
19,476 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
10%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% 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
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,070
$0
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
$16.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.47

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
10 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
25 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
33 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,330 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
80%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
219 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
13%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

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 St. Michael School, Kents Hill School, 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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