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Top 20 Best Maine Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 53 nonsectarian private high schools in Maine. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maine.

The nonsectarian private high schools in Maine include Foxcroft Academy, Kents Hill School, and Thornton Academy.

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.

Gould Academy Photo - A Gould education is transformative. Students build meaningful relationships in our community, and learn through a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum. Our extraordinary mountain setting and innovative educators provide the environment, time, and mentorship for young people to discover and fulfill their potential.

Hyde School Photo - Campus life at Hyde is all about being an active and engaged member of the community. An emphasis on charactercourage, integrity, leadership, curiosity, and concernprovides the cornerstone for learningin the classrooms, dormitories, the arts, and on the athletic fields.

Hebron Academy Photo - Hebron Academy students enjoy a beautiful walk to class.

Aucocisco School Photo - Coastal Cleanup is a favorite annual event at Aucocisco School!

Washington Academy Photo - Raider Football Under the Lights!

Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus

Foxcroft Academy Photo - Girls Field Hockey Team

The New School Photo - TNS offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning. These math students are honing their skills with a carpentry project.

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.

John Bapst Memorial High School Photo - John Bapst offers a multitude of extracurricular activities for students, including a State Championship-level Chess Team, the 2010 State Championship Math Team, and the 2010 State Championship Jazz Band as well as Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Environmental Action Club, Civil Rights Team, and many more.

Fryeburg Academy Photo - Welcome to Fryeburg Academy

Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo - Maine Coast Waldorf High School Building

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