Cheverus Photo - Ask any alum what the best part of attending Cheverus was and they will tell you about the community and lifelong friendships they developed here. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, but they all share something very important -- a sense of belonging to the Cheverus community. Cheverus is a welcoming and safe place for students to grow academically, socially.

Best Portland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,972 students in Portland, ME (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,970 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Portland, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Portland, ME include Cheverus, Waynflete, and Levey Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
42% of private schools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Portland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Cheverus
Cheverus Photo - High School is a time of growth, change, and discovery. At Cheverus, we accompany students and families through this exciting and sometimes challenging time in their lives. Our goal is to educate students in a deep and meaningful way. Our approach to education is meant to prepare students for college -- and for life.
(Catholic)
(5)
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Gr: NS | 231 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism
Special Education School
37 Andover Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
Gr: PK | 25 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Gr: PK | 6 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students

Overview

This Town (Portland)
This State (ME)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,972 Students
19,450 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
202 Teachers
2,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1254
(Out of 1600)
1215
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,003
$22,532
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,822
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$17.47 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
94 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,571 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
74%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
372 Students
3,294 Students
% of Others Students
18%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Portland, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Portland, ME include Cheverus, Waynflete, and Levey Day School.
How many private schools are located in Portland?
12 private schools are located in Portland.
How diverse are private schools in Portland?
Portland private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Portland go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portland?
42% of private schools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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