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Best Maine Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 60 religiously affiliated private schools serving 6,232 students in Maine (37% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $8,632, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,332.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (32% of schools), Catholic (23% of schools) and Baptist (22% of schools).

Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.

Oxford Hills Christian Academy Photo - Making Disciples for Christ

Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions

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."

Friends School Of Portland Photo - Rainbow in Spanish

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.

Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.

Top Ranked Maine Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2025-26)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Assembly of God

Baptist

931

Catholic

3,231

12%

Christian

1,517

Friends

138

10%

16%

11%

Seventh Day Adventist

207

44%

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