Best Maine Private Preschools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) serving 1,278 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include St. Brigid School, Levey Day School, and St. James School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is higher than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
60% of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine (2026-27)

Friends School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Friends
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
(1)
Levey Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
(4)
St. Brigid School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Map of 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
(1)
Map of Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
Map of The Bay School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
(3)
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8
Specialized Curriculum
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
(2)
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Waldorf School
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
(1)
Riley School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
Map of St. Thomas Consolidated School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include St. Brigid School, Levey Day School, and St. James School.
How many private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine?
10 private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
Maine private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are approximately 12% minority students, which is same as the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are religiously affiliated in Maine?
60% of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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