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South Portland Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

5
Private Schools
382
Students
$7,525
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Portland)
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
382 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
17%
16%
0.50
0.47
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
96 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
256 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
67%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
23%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,525
$22,000
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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