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South Berwick Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 715 students in South Berwick, ME, 35% of all K-12 students in South Berwick, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in South Berwick, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Berwick Private Schools (2026-27)

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Berwick Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
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Map of Seacoast Christian School
Seacoast Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Christian
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
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South Berwick, ME Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
715
Students
$40,410
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Berwick)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
715 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
4%
16%
0.08
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
548 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
96%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
0%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1215
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,410
$22,000
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Berwick, ME?
The top ranked private schools in South Berwick, ME include Seacoast Christian School and Berwick Academy.
How many private schools are located in South Berwick?
2 private schools are located in South Berwick.
What percentage of students in South Berwick go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in South Berwick are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Berwick?
50% of private schools in South Berwick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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