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Best Maine Private High Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges serving 2,836 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 in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Lee Academy, and George Stevens Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
20% of private high schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cheverus
Cheverus Photo - High School is a time of growth, change, and discovery. At Cheverus, we accompany students and families through this exciting and sometimes challenging time in their lives. Our goal is to educate students in a deep and meaningful way. Our approach to education is meant to prepare students for college -- and for life.
(Catholic)
(5)
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Erskine Academy
Erskine Academy Photo
(2)
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - Music room
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lee Academy
Lee Academy Photo - Lee Academy, a respected boarding program has hosted students from 16 states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, 10 European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada.
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute Photo
(1)
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 57 Tuition listed
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Raider Football Under the Lights!
(2)
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17
Hyde School
Hyde School Photo - Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the 145-acre Hyde-Bath School campus was founded in 1966.
(3)
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

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