For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 444 students in Knox County, ME (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,222 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Knox County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Knox County, ME is Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top-Ranked Knox County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Gr: NS-5 | 15 students Tuition listed
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Hope Christian School
(Christian)
142 Main Sreet
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students
Wayfinder Schools
Alternative School
79 Washington St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Knox County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Knox County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
444 Students
19,450 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
55 Teachers
2,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,700
$22,532
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
229 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
51%
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
205 Students
3,294 Students
% of Others Students
45%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Knox County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Knox County, ME is Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
How many private schools are located in Knox County?
7 private schools are located in Knox County.
How diverse are private schools in Knox County?
Knox County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
Which private schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Knox County include: Pen Bay Christian School vs. Ashwood Waldorf School, Riley School vs. Ashwood Waldorf School, Children's House Montessori School vs. Ashwood Waldorf School
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