For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 149 students in 04578, ME (there are 2 public schools, serving 428 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in 04578, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
Private Schools in 04578, ME (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chewonki Elementary Middle School & Maine Coast Semester
Special Program Emphasis
485 Chewonki Neck Rd
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Grades: 1-11
| 76 students
485 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7323
Grades: 11
| 46 students
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
Grades: PK-1
| 27 students
04578, Maine Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
143 Beechnut Hill Rd
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(802) 922-0301
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(802) 922-0301
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 04578, ME?
3 private schools are located in 04578, ME.
What percentage of students in 04578 go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in 04578 are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
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