George Stevens Academy Photo

Top 20 Best Maine Nonsectarian Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 96 nonsectarian private schools in Maine. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maine.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School, and Thornton Academy.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Maine (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo
(2)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-Postgraduate Year attracting 200 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
(5)
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Grades: 6-12
| 1,462 students
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 539 students
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Grades: 12
| 167 students
3197 Carrabassett Dr
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 237-4460
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Erskine Academy
Erskine Academy Photo
(2)
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - Music room
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo - New LaCasce Dining Hall
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Grades: Inquire with school
| 38 students
Hebron Academy
Hebron Academy Photo - Hebron students enjoy a great sense of community before our weekly School Meeting.
(1)
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Hilltop School
Daycare / Preschool
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Kieve-wavus Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 169
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-5172
Grades: 1-12
| 1,412 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy Photo
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute Photo
(1)
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo - Maine Coast Waldorf High School Building
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Grades: NS-5
| 15 students
The New School
The New School Photo - TNS offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning. These math students are honing their skills with a carpentry project.
Alternative School
(9)
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Grades: NS-12
| 403 students
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Grades: 4-12
| 69 students
Seacoast Waldorf School
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo - Part of German class in the grades was baking German cookies for a celebration. Children learn German and Spanish starting in first grade.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Grades: NS
| 231 students
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Raider Football Under the Lights!
(2)
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
Special Education School
227 Poland Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 344-6226
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
Ashwood Waldorf School
Ashwood Waldorf School Photo - Ashwood Waldorf School's grade school building
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
Aucocisco School
Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011
Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
The Bay School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
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