Best York Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 112 students in York, ME (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,538 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in York, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Private Schools in York, ME (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brixham Montessori Friends School
Montessori School
(1)
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (York)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
112 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
8%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
912 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
30 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
27%
71%
# 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
79 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
70%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in York, ME?
1 private schools are located in York, ME.
What percentage of students in York go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in York are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).

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