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Kennebunk Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 76 students in Kennebunk, ME, 4% of all K-12 students in Kennebunk, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kennebunk Private Schools (2026-27)

The New School Photo
The New School
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
(9)
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Cocoons Photo
Cocoons
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
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Kennebunk, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kennebunk Christian Academy
Kennebunk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
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Kennebunk, ME Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
76
Students
-1.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
$15,500
Avg. Tuition
+29.2% (+$3,500) 5-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-26.7% (-4 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+116.7% (+7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kennebunk)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
76 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202538122179
202438120172
202338120174
202234122185
202134118180
202034110171
201941107175
201841107172
201739110180
201639108178
201539105167
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% Students of Color
10%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254%16%34%
20244%16%34%
20194%13%31%
20184%13%31%
20174%13%32%
20164%12%32%
20154%12%32%
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0.51
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.510.470.65
20240.510.470.65
20230.510.480.65
20220.520.410.64
20210.520.410.64
20200.520.410.64
20190.510.400.63
20180.510.390.63
20170.520.340.61
20160.520.330.61
20150.520.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
34 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
45%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202545%71%52%
202445%71%52%
202345%70%52%
202246%75%54%
202146%76%54%
202046%75%54%
201943%76%56%
201843%77%56%
201749%80%58%
201649%81%58%
201549%79%58%
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# 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
41 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
54%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202554%17%26%
202454%16%26%
202354%18%25%
202253%16%25%
202153%16%25%
202053%16%24%
201956%14%24%
201856%14%23%
201749%13%22%
201649%12%22%
201549%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202511:19:111:1
202411:19:111:1
202311:19:111:1
202210:19:111:1
202111:19:111:1
202011:19:112:1
20197:19:112:1
20187:19:112:1
20176:19:112:1
20166:19:112:1
20156:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202580%59%55%
202480%59%54%
202380%58%54%
202280%58%54%
202175%58%54%
202075%60%54%
201950%58%53%
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Average Class Size
11 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025111315
2024111315
2023111315
2022111315
2021101315
2020101215
2019111215
2018111215
2017111215
2016111215
2015151215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$15,500$22,564$15,012
2024$15,500$22,256$13,254
2023$13,500$22,468$12,626
2022$12,800$22,537$12,187
2021$12,000$22,888$11,800
2020$12,000$21,925$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
29%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202529%37%34%
202429%37%34%
202329%36%34%
202260%36%33%
202160%37%33%
202060%37%32%
201960%35%31%
201860%35%30%
201760%35%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$11,886

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$5,000$11,886$7,073
2024$5,000$11,769$6,930
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$23.74 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearKennebunk, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202595%75%81%
202495%75%85%
202382%72%85%
202282%74%85%
202182%75%85%
202082%74%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kennebunk, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Kennebunk, ME is The New School.
How many private schools are located in Kennebunk?
2 private schools are located in Kennebunk.
What percentage of students in Kennebunk go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Kennebunk are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

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