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Maine Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 2,400 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine include Mount Merici Academy, St. Brigid School, and Saint Dominic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
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Mount Merici Academy Photo
Mount Merici Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
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St. Brigid School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
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Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
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St. Dominic Academy-auburn
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
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Map of St. Thomas Consolidated School
St. Thomas Consolidated School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine include Mount Merici Academy, St. Brigid School, and Saint Dominic Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maine?
9 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Maine.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine?
Maine private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Maine?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,400
Students
$7,996
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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