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Oxford County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,283 students in Oxford County, ME (there are 31 public schools, serving 8,021 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 77%.

50% of private schools in Oxford County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 1,283
Average Tuition: $49,521
% Students on Financial Aid: 45%
Average Class Size: 10 students
% Students of Color: 17%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 1,283
Average Tuition: $49,521
% Students on Financial Aid: 45%
Average Class Size: 10 students
% Students of Color: 17%
View Oxford County, ME School Trends

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Oxford County Private Schools (Closed)

Boxberry School

Gr: K-6 | 12 students

350 Island Pond Road

Harrison, ME 04040

(207) 743-9700

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West Sumner Christian School

Gr: 7-12 | 5 students

Baptist

854 Main St

Sumner, ME 04292

(207) 388-2716

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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Oxford County Total Schools
2025	10
2024	11
2023	11
2022	10
2021	10
2020	11
2019	11
2018	12
2017	11
2016	11
2015	12

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The number of private schools in Oxford County fell from 11 in 2016 to 10 in 2025.

# Students

1,283 Students

19,476 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Oxford County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	130	122	179
2024	122	120	172
2023	113	120	174
2022	123	122	185
2021	123	118	180
2020	111	110	171
2019	110	107	175
2018	105	107	172
2017	119	110	180
2016	119	108	178
2015	114	105	167

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The average number of students per private school in Oxford County rose from 119 in 2016 to 130 in 2025.

% Average Students of Color

17%

16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

179 Teachers

2,271 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

9:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Oxford County Average	Maine (ME) Average	National Average
2025	7:1	9:1	11:1
2024	7:1	9:1	11:1
2023	7:1	9:1	11:1
2022	9:1	9:1	11:1
2021	9:1	9:1	11:1
2020	8:1	9:1	12:1
2019	8:1	9:1	12:1
2018	9:1	9:1	12:1
2017	9:1	9:1	12:1
2016	9:1	9:1	12:1
2015	10:1	9:1	12:1

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The average student-teacher ratio in Oxford County private schools fell from 9:1 in 2016 to 7:1 in 2025, lower than Maine’s 9:1 and the national 11:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

60%

Average Class Size

10 students

13 students

Average Number of AP Courses

15 courses

14 courses

Average SAT score

1230

(Out of 1600)

1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$49,521

$23,860

Average Summer Program Cost

$2,850

Average % on Financial Aid

45%

38%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$24,788

$11,886

Average Acceptance Rate

69%

77%

Average Endowment Size

$33.5 million

$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32

0.47

# American Indian Students

0 Students

96 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

113 Students

912 Students

% Asian Students

10%

# Hispanic Students

13 Students

546 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

30 Students

750 Students

% Black Students

# White Students

883 Students

13,584 Students

% White Students

82%

70%

# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

33 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

42 Students

3,366 Students

% of Others Students

17%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

24 extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

16 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oxford County, ME?

The private schools in Oxford County, ME include Gould Academy, Hebron Academy, and Fryeburg Academy.

How many private schools are located in Oxford County?

10 private schools are located in Oxford County.

How diverse are private schools in Oxford County?

Oxford County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 16%.

What percentage of students in Oxford County go to private school?

14% of all K-12 students in Oxford County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oxford County?

50% of private schools in Oxford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Assembly of God).

Which private schools in Oxford County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Oxford County include: Webb River Seventh-day Adventist School vs. Forestdale Christian School, Forestdale Christian School vs. Webb River Seventh-day Adventist School

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