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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) serving 3,951 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include George Stevens Academy, Erskine Academy, and Lee Academy.
The average tuition cost is $24,847, which is higher than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.
37% of private schools 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: 19

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

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

Cheverus Photo
Cheverus
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
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Erskine Academy Photo
Erskine Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
(2)
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Foxcroft Academy Photo
Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
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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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George Stevens Academy Photo
George Stevens Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
(4)
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Lee Academy Photo
Lee Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
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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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Maine Central Institute Photo
Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
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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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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
(1)
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Map of Temple Academy
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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Washington Academy Photo
Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
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Map of The Bay School
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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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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Hyde School Photo
Hyde School
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
(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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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 New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include George Stevens Academy, Erskine Academy, and Lee Academy.
How many private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine?
19 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine.
How much do private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) cost in Maine?
The average tuition cost is $24,847, which is higher than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,516.
How diverse are private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
Maine private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are religiously affiliated in Maine?
37% of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
19
Private Schools
3,951
Students
$24,847
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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