For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 582 students in Somerset County, ME (there are 31 public schools, serving 6,096 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME include Maine Central Institute and Hartland Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
43% of private schools in Somerset County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Somerset County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 57 Tuition listed
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
19 Washburn Lane
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2100
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2100
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Tuition listed
Riverview Memorial School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
201 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-2641
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-2641
Gr: K-10 | 25 students
Spurwink School-cornville
Special Education School
32 Spurwink Ln
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME include Maine Central Institute and Hartland Christian School.
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?
9% 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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