For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 224 students in Sanford, ME (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,839 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Sanford, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Sanford, ME (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fraser-ford Child Development Center
Special Education School
5 Dunaway Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7955
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7955
Gr: PK-4 | 37 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sanford, ME?
3 private schools are located in Sanford, ME.
What percentage of students in Sanford go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sanford are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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