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Pittsfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 330 students in Pittsfield, ME, 36% of all K-12 students in Pittsfield, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pittsfield Private Schools (2026-27)

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Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
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Pittsfield, ME Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
330
Students
$48,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pittsfield)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
163 Schools
# Students
330 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
16%
16%
0.28
0.47
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
300 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
84%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
0%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$48,000
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pittsfield, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Pittsfield, ME is Maine Central Institute.
How many private schools are located in Pittsfield?
1 private schools are located in Pittsfield.
What percentage of students in Pittsfield go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Pittsfield are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

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