For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 3,281 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine include Thornton Academy, Waynflete, and Hebron Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Maine (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 57 Tuition listed
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
2 Stonewood Drive
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 773-7323
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 773-7323
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
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