Cocoons Photo - The playground!

Best York County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, The New School, and The School At Sweetser.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
39% of private schools in York County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked York County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
438 Main St
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
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
31 Academy St
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
The New School
The New School Photo - TNS offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning. These math students are honing their skills with a carpentry project.
Alternative School
(9)
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
25 Graham Street
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
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Seacoast Waldorf School
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo - Part of German class in the grades was baking German cookies for a celebration. Children learn German and Spanish starting in first grade.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
403 ME-236
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
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
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
Childlight Montessori School
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Cocoons
Cocoons Photo - The playground!
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
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
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Kingdom's Treasure's School
(Catholic)
730 West Rd
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
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students
Living Waters Christian School
Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions
(Christian)
197 Parker Farm Road
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
The Master's House
(Christian)
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
Ossipee Valley Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1890 North Rd
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
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Sanford Christian Academy
(Baptist)
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
School Around Us
School Around Us Photo - Students help plan and organize class trips at the end of the year which always offer a wide variety of adventures.
(9)
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in York County, Maine

York County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students

Overview

This County (York County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,407 Students
19,450 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
335 Teachers
2,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1215
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,014
$22,532
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,098
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
43 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,558 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
78%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
530 Students
3,294 Students
% of Others Students
16%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

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, The New School, and The School At Sweetser.
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?
39% of private schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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