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.

Best Penobscot County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,673 students in Penobscot County, ME (there are 69 public schools, serving 19,064 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Penobscot County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor Montessori School, and Bangor Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Penobscot County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Penobscot County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop School
Daycare / Preschool
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition 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
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Greater Lincoln Christian Academy
(Christian)
Lincoln Christian fellowship
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Highview Christian Academy
(Christian)
739 Main Rd
Charleston, ME 04422
(207) 285-7978
Gr: PK-10 | 49 students
Nfi-stetson Ranch School
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
North Star Christian
(Seventh Day Adventist)
42 Orion Way
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 249-8689
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
Penobscot Christian School
Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility."
(Christian)
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Penobscot County, Maine

Penobscot County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Stillwater Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
26 Acme Rd
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 922-4732
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students

Overview

This County (Penobscot County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,673 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,928
$22,516
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.47
# American Indian Students
17 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
103 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
32 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,175 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
70%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
313 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
19%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor Montessori School, and Bangor Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Penobscot County?
13 private schools are located in Penobscot County.
How diverse are private schools in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Penobscot County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Penobscot County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Penobscot County?
50% of private schools in Penobscot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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