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Kennebunk Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kennebunk Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
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

2
Private Schools
76
Students
$15,500
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kennebunk)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
76 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
10%
16%
0.51
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
34 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
45%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
54%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$22,000
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$11,886
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$16.58 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%
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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