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Maine Coast Semester At Chewonki Top 21 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (ME)
Lincoln Academy Top 4 · Oldest Founding Date (ME)

Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,375 students in Lincoln County, ME (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,544 public students). 40% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
13% of private schools in Lincoln County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kieve-wavus Education Inc
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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Map of Center For Teaching & Learning
Center For Teaching & Learning
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Alternative School
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
(1)
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Map of Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester
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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Map of Coastal Christian School
Coastal Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
Christian
574 N Nobleboro Rd
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-4229
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Map of Damariscotta Montessori School
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
(2)
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Map of Sheepscot Valley Children's House
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)

Map of The Deck House School
The Deck House School
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
All-boys
124 Deckhouse Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-7055
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Map of Juniper Hill School For Place-based Education
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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Map of Wiscasset Christian Academy
Wiscasset Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Baptist
143 Beechnut Hill Rd
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(802) 922-0301
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,375 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,900
$22,000
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,500
$11,886

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.47
# American Indian Students
13 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
308 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
3%
# Black Students
183 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
8%
4%
# White Students
1,287 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
358 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
15%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

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 top ranked 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?

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