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Somerset County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 556 students in Somerset County, ME (there are 31 public schools, serving 6,096 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private schools in Somerset County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Somerset County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Maine Central Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
(1)
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Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Baptist
19 Washburn Lane
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2100
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Map of Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
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Hartland Christian School Photo
Hartland Christian School
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
(1)
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Map of Kennebec Montessori School
Kennebec Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
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Map of Riverview Memorial School
Riverview Memorial School
Gr: K-10 | 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
201 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-2641
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Map of Spurwink School-cornville
Spurwink School-cornville
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
32 Spurwink Ln
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
556 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,808
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.47
# American Indian Students
10 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
489 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
7%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME is Maine Central Institute.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
7 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
43% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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