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Maine Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 7,823 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Fryeburg Academy, and Kents Hill School.

The average tuition cost is $41,716, which is higher than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,000.

14% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 21

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine?

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Fryeburg Academy, and Kents Hill School.

How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Maine?

21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Maine.

How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Maine?

The average tuition cost is $41,716, which is higher than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,000.

How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine?

Maine private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Maine?

14% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Jewish).

Maine Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Trends

21

Private Schools

7,823

Students

$41,716

Avg. Tuition

12%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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