For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,536 students in Saco, ME (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,942 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Saco, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Saco, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Saco Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Overview
This Town (Saco)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,536 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
128 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1215
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$22,516
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,582
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
19 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,405 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
91%
70%
# 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
28 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
2%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
51 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
22 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Saco, ME?
How many private schools are located in Saco?
3 private schools are located in Saco.
What percentage of students in Saco go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Saco are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saco?
33% of private schools in Saco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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