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South Portland Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 382 students in South Portland, ME, 10% of all K-12 students in South Portland, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
60% of private schools in South Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked South Portland Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
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Map of Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
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Map of Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
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Map of Greater Portland Christian School
Greater Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
(1)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
(1)
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South Portland, ME Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
382
Students
-23.3% (-116 students) 10-yr
$7,525
Avg. Tuition
+4.5% (+$325) 1-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
+70.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-42.9% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Portland)
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
163 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSouth Portland, ME Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20223
20213
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
382 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202578122179
202478120172
202370120174
2022124122185
2021124118180
202090110171
201986107175
201886107172
201792110180
201692108178
2015100105167
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% Students of Color
17%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202517%16%34%
202415%16%34%
202315%15%33%
202215%13%33%
202115%13%32%
202015%12%32%
201916%13%31%
201816%13%31%
201710%13%32%
201610%12%32%
201510%12%32%
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0.50
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.510.470.65
20240.510.470.65
20230.560.480.65
20220.560.410.64
20210.560.410.64
20200.570.410.64
20190.570.400.63
20180.570.390.63
20170.500.340.61
20160.500.330.61
20150.530.360.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20235%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%5%4%
20202%6%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20222%1%8%
20212%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20253%4%7%
20243%4%7%
20233%3%8%
20226%2%7%
20216%2%7%
20205%2%8%
20194%2%7%
20184%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
256 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
67%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202566%71%52%
202465%71%52%
202356%70%52%
202258%75%54%
202158%76%54%
202055%75%54%
201953%76%56%
201853%77%56%
201764%80%58%
201664%81%58%
201559%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
88 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
23%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202524%17%26%
202425%16%26%
202335%18%25%
202231%16%25%
202131%16%25%
202037%16%24%
201939%14%24%
201839%14%23%
201731%13%22%
201631%12%22%
201536%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20258:19:111:1
20249:19:111:1
20238:19:111:1
202210:19:111:1
202110:19:111:1
202010:19:112:1
20199:19:112:1
20189:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201514:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202510%59%55%
202410%59%54%
202310%58%54%
202210%58%54%
202110%58%54%
202010%60%54%
201910%58%53%
201810%56%53%
201710%55%53%
201610%56%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025101315
2024101315
2023101315
2022101315
2021101315
2020101215
2019101215
2018101215
2017101215
2016101215
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202531313
202431312
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,525
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearSouth Portland, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$7,375$22,564$15,012
2024$7,200$22,256$13,254
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Portland, ME?
The top ranked private schools in South Portland, ME is Holy Cross School.
How many private schools are located in South Portland?
5 private schools are located in South Portland.
How diverse are private schools in South Portland?
South Portland private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in South Portland go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in South Portland are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Portland?
60% of private schools in South Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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