For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 416 students in Waterville, ME (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,241 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Waterville, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
Top Ranked Waterville Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mount Merici Academy![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Wfs Waterville
Special Education School
2 Seton Center Dr
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 878-9663
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 878-9663
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students
Waterville, Maine Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Catholic School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
15 S Garand St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-7115
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Waterville, ME?
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%).
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