For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 special education private high schools serving 593 students in Maine.
The top ranked special education private high schools in Maine include Kidspeace National Centers Of New England, Opportunity Training Center, and The School At Sweetser.
Top Ranked Maine Special Education Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Opportunity Training Center
Special Education School
25 Lombard St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
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Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
744 Oakland Rd
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 465-7985
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
Kidspeace-millinocket
Special Education School
199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6813
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6813
Gr: 2-10 | 13 students
Kittery Academy
Special Education School
518 Us Route 1 Ste 6
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn
Special Education School
180 Mount Auburn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 241-0085
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 241-0085
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Mse/mhc-collaborative School
Special Education School
41 Pineland Dr Ste 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Special Education School
3895 W River Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-4464
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
Nfi-stetson Ranch School
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
The School At Sweetser - Belfast
Special Education School
9 School St
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 930-2900
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 930-2900
Gr: 2-9 | 20 students
Spurwink School--chelsea
Special Education School
31 Spurwink Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-7686
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Spurwink School-cornville
Special Education School
32 Spurwink Ln
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Spurwink-lewiston/auburn
Special Education School
581 Sabattus St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-0419
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-0419
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private high schools in Maine?
The top ranked special education private high schools in Maine include Kidspeace National Centers Of New England, Opportunity Training Center, and The School At Sweetser.
How many special education private high schools are located in Maine?
23 special education private high schools are located in Maine.
How diverse are special education private high schools in Maine?
Maine special education private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 17%.
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