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."

Best Penobscot County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 952 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top ranked private preschools in Penobscot County, ME include All Saints Catholic School, Bangor Christian Schools, and Bangor Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
63% of private preschools in Penobscot County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Penobscot County Private Preschools (2025-26)

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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top ranked private preschools in Penobscot County, ME include All Saints Catholic School, Bangor Christian Schools, and Bangor Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Penobscot County?
8 private preschools are located in Penobscot County.
How diverse are private preschools in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Penobscot County?
63% of private preschools in Penobscot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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