John Bapst Memorial High School Photo - John Bapst offers an Accelerated English Program for International Students, which prepares non-native speakers for the same college entrance examinations - the SAT and AP exams - that American students take. Program participants take English and social science classes alongside American students. They also attend a second class daily in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation and receive help in specific class content areas. The John Bapst English Pledge, which applies during the school day and to television and movies on the weekends, is considered important to the student's overall language improvement.

Best Penobscot County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,239 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Lee Academy, and Bangor Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private high schools in Penobscot County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Penobscot County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Grades: 9-12
| 504 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
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Grades: 1-11
| 18 students
Highview Christian Academy
(Christian)
739 Main Rd
Charleston, ME 04422
(207) 285-7978
Grades: PK-10
| 49 students
Nfi-stetson Ranch School
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Grades: 7-12
| 8 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
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Penobscot County, Maine

Penobscot County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Lee Academy, and Bangor Christian Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Penobscot County?
7 private high schools are located in Penobscot County.
How diverse are private high schools in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Penobscot County?
50% of private high schools in Penobscot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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