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Maine Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 3,054 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine include Hebron Academy, Thornton Academy, and Lincoln Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine (2026-27)

Hebron Academy Photo
Hebron Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 20
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
(2)
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Lincoln Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
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Thornton Academy Photo
Thornton Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
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Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
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Ashwood Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Waldorf School
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
(1)
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Aucocisco School Photo
Aucocisco School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
2 Stonewood Drive Suite 2
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 773-7323
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Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
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Spurwink School-cummings
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine include Hebron Academy, Thornton Academy, and Lincoln Academy.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Maine?
8 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Maine.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine?
Maine private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
8
Private Schools
3,054
Students
$38,644
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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