For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,407 students in York County, ME (there are 60 public schools, serving 24,385 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in York County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, Berwick Academy, and The New School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11
The School At Sweetser
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childlight Montessori School
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Florence M. Lombard Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Kittery Academy
Special Education School
518 Us Route 1 Ste 6
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students
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(Christian)
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Maplestone
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
Gr: 12 | 62 students Sports: 2
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
York County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennebunk Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in York County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in York County, ME include Thornton Academy, Berwick Academy, and The New School.
How many private schools are located in York County?
22 private schools are located in York County.
How diverse are private schools in York County?
York County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in York County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
Which private schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in York County include: The New School vs. Berwick Academy, Cocoons vs. Briarwood Children's House, Brixham Montessori Friends School vs. Seacoast Waldorf School
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