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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. James School, Levey Day School, and St. Brigid 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
Friends School Of Portland
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)
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Levey Day School Photo
Levey Day School
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)
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St. Brigid School Photo
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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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)
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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)
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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)
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L'ecole Francaise Du Maine Photo
L'ecole Francaise Du Maine
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)
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Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Waldorf School
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
(1)
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Riley School Photo
Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
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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 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. James School, Levey Day School, and St. Brigid 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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Private Schools
1,278
Students
$13,223
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
10:1
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