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South Berwick Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked South Berwick Private Schools (2026-27)

Berwick Academy Photo
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
(5)
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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
715
Students
-6.5% (-50 students) 10-yr
$40,410
Avg. Tuition
+73.8% (+$17,160) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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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

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025358122179
2024358120172
2023358120174
2022383122185
2021383118180
2020383110171
2019383107175
2018383107172
2017383110180
2016385108178
2015383105167
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% Students of Color
4%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254%16%34%
20244%16%34%
20237%15%33%
20224%13%33%
20214%13%32%
20204%12%32%
201915%13%31%
201815%13%31%
201714%13%32%
20165%12%32%
20155%12%32%
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0.08
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.080.470.65
20240.080.470.65
20230.080.480.65
20220.140.410.64
20210.140.410.64
20200.140.410.64
20190.140.400.63
20180.140.390.63
20170.140.340.61
20160.150.330.61
20150.130.360.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20233%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%6%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
548 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
96%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202596%71%52%
202496%71%52%
202396%70%52%
202293%75%54%
202193%76%54%
202093%75%54%
201993%76%56%
201893%77%56%
201793%80%58%
201692%81%58%
201593%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 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
n/a
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20223%16%25%
20213%16%25%
20203%16%24%
20193%14%24%
20183%14%23%
20173%13%22%
20164%12%22%
20153%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20257:19:111:1
20247:19:111:1
20237:19:111:1
20228:19:111:1
20218:19:111:1
20208:19:112:1
20198:19:112:1
20188:19:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20169:19:112:1
20159:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202553%59%55%
202453%59%54%
202353%58%54%
202253%58%54%
202153%58%54%
202053%60%54%
201953%58%53%
201853%56%53%
201753%55%53%
201658%56%52%
201538%62%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025121315
2024121315
2023121315
2022121315
2021121315
2020121215
2019121215
2018121215
2017121215
2016121215
2015121215
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Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1215

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025128012091233
2024128012071230
2023128012091228
2022128012071229
2021128012061229
2020128011961226
2019128012011226
2018130011931226
2017130012101233
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025262726
2024262726
2023262726
2022262726
2021262726
2020262625
2019262625
2018262625
2017262625
2016262525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,410
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$40,410$22,564$15,012
2024$40,410$22,256$13,254
2023$40,410$22,468$12,626
2022$40,410$22,537$12,187
2021$40,410$22,888$11,800
2020$40,410$21,925$11,512
2019$40,410$20,814$11,293
2018$38,500$20,725$11,017
2017$36,330$20,159$10,708
2016$32,950$20,848$10,356
2015$23,250$22,078$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202541%37%34%
202441%37%34%
202341%36%34%
202241%36%33%
202140%37%33%
202040%37%32%
201940%35%31%
201840%35%30%
201738%35%30%
201638%31%29%
201523%30%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$23.74 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Berwick, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202550%75%81%
202450%75%85%
202350%72%85%
202250%74%85%
202150%75%85%
202050%74%85%
201950%77%85%
201850%78%85%
201750%79%85%
201648%77%85%
201570%80%85%
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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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