For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 397 students in Piscataquis County, ME (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,937 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Piscataquis County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Piscataquis County, ME is Foxcroft Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top-Ranked Piscataquis County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Piscataquis County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
397 Students
19,499 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
43 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1215
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$53,000
$22,326
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
n/a
13,584 Students
% White Students
n/a
71%
# 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
n/a
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Piscataquis County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Piscataquis County, ME is Foxcroft Academy.
How many private schools are located in Piscataquis County?
1 private schools are located in Piscataquis County.
What percentage of students in Piscataquis County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Piscataquis County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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