Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

Kieve-wavus Education Inc

Gr: 1-12 | 1,412 students

Specialized Curriculum

Po Box 169

Nobleboro, ME 04555

(207) 563-5172

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Lincoln Academy

Gr: 9-12 | 564 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25

81 Academy Hill Road

Newcastle, ME 04553

(207) 563-3596

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Center For Teaching & Learning

Gr: K-8 | 73 students

Alternative School

119 Cross Point Rd

Edgecomb, ME 04556

(207) 882-9706

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Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester

Gr: 1-11 | 76 students

Specialized Curriculum

485 Chewonki Neck Rd

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7323

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Coastal Christian School

Gr: K-12 | 95 students

Christian

574 N Nobleboro Rd

Waldoboro, ME 04572

(207) 832-4229

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Damariscotta Montessori School

Gr: PK-8 | 82 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Montessori School

93 Center St

Nobleboro, ME 04555

(207) 563-2168

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Maine Coast Semester At Chewonki

Gr: 11 | 46 students

Avg. class size: 7 students

Extracurriculars: 2

Specialized Curriculum

485 Chewonki Neck Road

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7323

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Sheepscot Valley Children's House

Gr: PK-1 | 27 students

127 Federal St

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-6300

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Lincoln County Private Schools (Closed)

The Deck House School

Gr: 9-12 | 6 students

All-boys

124 Deckhouse Rd

Edgecomb, ME 04556

(207) 882-7055

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Juniper Hill School For Place-based Education

Gr: PK-5 | 38 students

180 Golden Ridge Rd

Alna, ME 04535

(207) 586-5711

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Wiscasset Christian Academy

Gr: K-12 | 40 students

Baptist

143 Beechnut Hill Rd

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(802) 922-0301

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

137 Teachers

2,271 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

9:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	17:1	9:1	11:1
2024	17:1	9:1	11:1
2023	17:1	9:1	11:1
2022	9:1	9:1	11:1
2021	9:1	9:1	11:1
2020	9:1	9:1	12:1
2019	9:1	9:1	12:1
2018	9:1	9:1	12:1
2017	9:1	9:1	12:1
2016	9:1	9:1	12:1
2015	9:1	9:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

59%

60%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	59%	59%	55%
2024	59%	59%	54%
2023	59%	58%	54%
2022	59%	58%	54%
2021	59%	58%	54%
2020	59%	60%	54%
2019	63%	58%	53%
2018	59%	56%	53%
2017	59%	55%	53%
2016	59%	56%	52%
2015	69%	62%	52%

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Average Class Size

15 students

13 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	15	13	15
2024	15	13	15
2023	15	13	15
2022	15	13	15
2021	15	13	15
2020	15	12	15
2019	14	12	15
2018	13	12	15
2017	13	12	15
2016	15	12	15
2015	15	12	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

19 courses

13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	19	13	13
2024	19	13	12
2023	19	14	11
2022	19	14	11
2021	19	14	11
2020	19	15	11
2019	19	14	11
2018	19	13	11
2017	12	13	10
2016	12	13	10
2015	12	12	10

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,140

$22,516

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	$26,140	$22,564	$15,012
2024	$29,100	$22,256	$13,254
2023	$29,100	$22,468	$12,626
2022	$29,100	$22,537	$12,187
2021	$29,100	$22,888	$11,800
2020	$28,100	$21,925	$11,512
2019	$21,677	$20,814	$11,293
2018	$21,467	$20,725	$11,017
2017	$21,600	$20,159	$10,708
2016	$35,000	$20,848	$10,356
2015	$35,000	$22,078	$9,939

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Average % on Financial Aid

40%

38%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	40%	37%	34%
2024	40%	37%	34%
2023	40%	36%	34%
2022	40%	36%	33%
2021	40%	37%	33%
2020	40%	37%	32%
2019	40%	35%	31%
2018	40%	35%	30%
2017	40%	35%	30%
2016	40%	31%	29%
2015	37%	30%	28%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$14,500

$11,886

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	$14,500	$11,886	$7,073
2024	$14,500	$11,769	$6,930
2023	$14,500	$12,023	$6,469
2022	$14,500	$11,664	$6,289
2021	$14,500	$11,637	$6,055
2020	$14,500	$10,550	$5,921
2019	$14,500	$9,680	$5,795
2018	$14,500	$9,110	$5,456
2017	$14,500	$8,603	$5,319
2016	$14,500	$8,502	$5,105
2015	$12,000	$6,364	$5,030

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.66

0.47

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	0.66	0.47	0.65
2024	0.66	0.47	0.65
2023	0.66	0.48	0.65
2022	0.31	0.41	0.64
2021	0.32	0.41	0.64
2020	0.33	0.41	0.64
2019	0.35	0.40	0.63
2018	0.35	0.39	0.63
2017	0.18	0.34	0.61
2016	0.18	0.33	0.61
2015	0.18	0.36	0.61

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# American Indian Students

13 Students

96 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

308 Students

912 Students

% Asian Students

13%

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	13%	5%	5%
2024	13%	5%	5%
2023	13%	6%	5%
2022	7%	6%	4%
2021	7%	5%	4%
2020	7%	6%	4%
2019	7%	5%	4%
2018	7%	5%	4%
2017	2%	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

235 Students

546 Students

% Hispanic Students

10%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	10%	3%	9%
2024	10%	3%	9%
2023	10%	3%	9%
2022	1%	1%	8%
2021	1%	1%	9%
2020	1%	1%	9%
2019	1%	2%	8%
2018	1%	2%	8%
2017	2%	1%	8%
2016	2%	1%	8%
2015	2%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

183 Students

750 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	8%	4%	7%
2024	8%	4%	7%
2023	7%	3%	8%
2022	1%	2%	7%
2021	1%	2%	7%
2020	1%	2%	8%
2019	1%	2%	7%
2018	1%	2%	7%
2017	1%	2%	7%
2016	1%	2%	7%
2015	1%	2%	8%

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# White Students

1,287 Students

13,584 Students

% White Students

54%

70%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	54%	71%	52%
2024	54%	71%	52%
2023	54%	70%	52%
2022	83%	75%	54%
2021	82%	76%	54%
2020	82%	75%	54%
2019	80%	76%	56%
2018	80%	77%	56%
2017	91%	80%	58%
2016	91%	81%	58%
2015	91%	79%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

33 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

358 Students

3,366 Students

% of Others Students

15%

17%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lincoln County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	14%	17%	26%
2024	14%	16%	26%
2023	15%	18%	25%
2022	8%	16%	25%
2021	9%	16%	25%
2020	9%	16%	24%
2019	11%	14%	24%
2018	11%	14%	23%
2017	4%	13%	22%
2016	4%	12%	22%
2015	4%	14%	21%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

14 extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

14 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, ME?

The private schools in Lincoln County, ME include Lincoln Academy and Kieve-wavus Education Inc.

How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?

8 private schools are located in Lincoln County.

How diverse are private schools in Lincoln County?

Lincoln County private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 16%.

What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?

40% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?

13% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Lincoln County include: Center For Teaching & Learning vs. Damariscotta Montessori School, Damariscotta Montessori School vs. Center For Teaching & Learning

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2025	297	122	179
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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

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