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Saco Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,536 students in Saco, ME, 44% of all K-12 students in Saco, ME are educated in private schools versus public 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saco Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The School At Sweetser
The School At Sweetser
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
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Thornton Academy Photo
Thornton Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
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Map of Florence M. Lombard Christian School
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
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Saco, ME Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,536
Students
-0.6% (-9 students) 10-yr
$15,500
Avg. Tuition
-63.1% (-$26,500) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-5.0% (-1 student) 8-yr
7%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saco)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
1,536 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025512122179
2024512120172
2023575120174
2022582122185
2021582118180
2020582110171
2019576107175
2018576107172
2017578110180
2016515108178
2015515105167
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% Students of Color
7%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20257%16%34%
20247%16%34%
20237%15%33%
20227%13%33%
20217%13%32%
20207%12%32%
20197%13%31%
20187%13%31%
20177%13%32%
20167%12%32%
20157%12%32%
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0.17
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.170.470.65
20240.170.470.65
20230.310.480.65
20220.320.410.64
20210.320.410.64
20200.320.410.64
20190.310.400.63
20180.310.390.63
20170.310.340.61
20160.160.330.61
20150.160.360.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20234%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%6%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
1,405 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
91%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202591%71%52%
202491%71%52%
202382%70%52%
202282%75%54%
202182%76%54%
202082%75%54%
201982%76%56%
201882%77%56%
201782%80%58%
201692%81%58%
201592%79%58%
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# 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%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%17%26%
20242%16%26%
202312%18%25%
202212%16%25%
202112%16%25%
202012%16%24%
201912%14%24%
201812%14%23%
201712%13%22%
20161%12%22%
20151%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202512:19:111:1
202412:19:111:1
202313:19:111:1
202213:19:111:1
202113:19:111:1
202013:19:112:1
201914:19:112:1
201814:19:112:1
201714:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201512:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202574%59%55%
202474%59%54%
202385%58%54%
202285%58%54%
202185%58%54%
202072%60%54%
201972%58%53%
201872%56%53%
201772%55%53%
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Average Class Size
19 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025191315
2024191315
2023191315
2022191315
2021191315
2020201215
2019201215
2018201215
2017201215
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Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025261313
2024261312
2023251411
2022261411
2021261411
2020281511
2019281411
2018241311
2017241310
2016231310
2015201210
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1215

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025120012091233
2024120012071230
2023120012091228
2022120012071229
2021120012061229
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaco, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$15,500$22,564$15,012
2024$15,500$22,256$13,254
2023$15,100$22,468$12,626
2022$14,700$22,537$12,187
2021$14,700$22,888$11,800
2020$13,900$21,925$11,512
2019$12,500$20,814$11,293
2018$12,500$20,725$11,017
2017$12,500$20,159$10,708
2016$12,500$20,848$10,356
2015$42,000$22,078$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,582
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
79%
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?
The top ranked private schools in Saco, ME include The School At Sweetser and Thornton Academy.
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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