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Best South Berwick Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 539 students in South Berwick, ME.
The top-ranked private preschool in South Berwick, ME is Berwick Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.

Top-Ranked South Berwick Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (South Berwick)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
539 Students
9,088 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
1,041 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1269
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,410
$14,419
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$22.45 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
11 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
200 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
116 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
548 Students
6,015 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24 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
2,655 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in South Berwick, ME?
The top-ranked private preschools in South Berwick, ME is Berwick Academy.
How many private preschools are located in South Berwick?
1 private preschools are located in South Berwick.

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