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Saco Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
1,536
Students
$15,500
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
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
% Students of Color
7%
16%
0.17
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
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
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
28 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
2%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# 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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$0
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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