For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,531 students in Saco, ME.
The top-ranked private high schools in Saco, ME include Thornton Academy and The School At Sweetser.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top-Ranked Saco Private High 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
Overview
This Town (Saco)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,531 Students
14,285 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
127 Teachers
1,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
62%
Average Class Size
19 students
12 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
$28,937
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,698
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.42
# American Indian Students
2 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
827 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
19 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,398 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
91%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
25 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
1,447 Students
% of Others Students
2%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
51 extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
22 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Saco, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Saco, ME include Thornton Academy and The School At Sweetser.
How many private high schools are located in Saco?
2 private high schools are located in Saco.
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