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Maine Private High Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) serving 2,810 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include Lee Academy, Erskine Academy, and Foxcroft Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
20% of private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private High 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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine include Lee Academy, Erskine Academy, and Foxcroft Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine?
10 private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Maine.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine?
Maine private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are religiously affiliated in Maine?
20% of private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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2,810
Students
$35,715
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
11:1
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