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Waterville Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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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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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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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
416
Students
+37.3% (+113 students) 10-yr
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
-1.9% (-$100) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-2 students) 9-yr
4%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterville)
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
163 Schools
# Students
416 Students
19,476 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025139122179
2024123120172
2023165120174
2022211122185
2021211118180
2020145110171
2019161107175
2018161107172
2017156110180
2016190108178
2015152105167
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% Students of Color
4%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20254%16%34%
20244%16%34%
20236%15%33%
20225%13%33%
20215%13%32%
20206%12%32%
20197%13%31%
20187%13%31%
20175%13%32%
20167%12%32%
20156%12%32%
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0.39
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20250.390.470.65
20240.430.470.65
20230.460.480.65
20220.460.410.64
20210.460.410.64
20200.470.410.64
20190.420.400.63
20180.420.390.63
20170.410.340.61
20160.450.330.61
20150.270.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%6%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
312 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202575%71%52%
202470%71%52%
202368%70%52%
202268%75%54%
202168%76%54%
202066%75%54%
201973%76%56%
201873%77%56%
201773%80%58%
201669%81%58%
201585%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
96 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
23%
17%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202523%17%26%
202428%16%26%
202329%18%25%
202228%16%25%
202128%16%25%
202030%16%24%
201923%14%24%
201823%14%23%
201725%13%22%
201629%12%22%
201511%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
20259:19:111:1
20249:19:111:1
202314:19:111:1
202211:19:111:1
202111:19:111:1
202011:19:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202531%59%55%
202431%59%54%
202331%58%54%
202231%58%54%
202131%58%54%
202050%60%54%
201950%58%53%
201850%56%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025181315
2024181315
2023181315
2022181315
2021181315
2020201215
2019201215
2018201215
2017201215
2016201215
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202561313
202461312
202361411
202261411
202161411
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Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1215

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025130012091233
2024130012071230
2023130012091228
2022130012071229
2021130012061229
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$22,516

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$5,100$22,564$15,012
2024$5,100$22,256$13,254
2023$5,100$22,468$12,626
2022$5,100$22,537$12,187
2021$5,100$22,888$11,800
2020$5,200$21,925$11,512
2019$5,200$20,814$11,293
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Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$2,582

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
2025$140$2,098$1,152
2024$140$2,998$1,128
2023$140$2,335$1,156
2022$140$2,335$1,102
2021$140$2,713$1,125
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearWaterville, ME AvgMaine (ME)National
202540%37%34%
202440%37%34%
202340%36%34%
202240%36%33%
202140%37%33%
202060%37%32%
201960%35%31%
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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 Mount Merici Academy and Temple 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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