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Waterville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 416 students in Waterville, ME, 11% of all K-12 students in Waterville, ME are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Waterville, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterville Private Schools (2026-27)

Mount Merici Academy Photo
Mount Merici Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
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Map of Temple Academy
Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
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Map of Wfs Waterville
Wfs Waterville
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students
Special Education School
2 Seton Center Dr
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 878-9663
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Waterville, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Catholic
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
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Waterville, ME Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
416
Students
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterville)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
416 Students
19,476 Students
% Students of Color
4%
16%
0.39
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
312 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
96 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
23%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1215
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$22,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Waterville, ME include Temple Academy and Mount Merici Academy.
How many private schools are located in Waterville?
3 private schools are located in Waterville.
What percentage of students in Waterville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Waterville are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterville?
67% of private schools in Waterville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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