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Best York County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
39% of private schools in York County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,407
  • Average Tuition: $14,525
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View York County, ME School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,407
  • Average Tuition: $14,525
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View York County, ME School Trends

Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2026-27)

Berwick Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
(5)
The New School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
(9)
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
(1)
Map of The School At Sweetser
Gr: 4-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
50 Moody St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 294-4949
Map of Seacoast Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
Christian
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Seacoast Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
(6)
Thornton Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
(3)
Map of Briarwood Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Map of Brixham Montessori Friends School
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
(1)
Map of Childlight Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Cocoons Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Map of Florence M. Lombard Christian School
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
46 Cleveland St
Saco, ME 04072
(603) 686-1461
Map of Kingdom's Treasure's School
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Catholic
730 West Rd
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6973
Map of Kittery Academy
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students
Special Education School
518 Us Route 1 Ste 6
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 653-1849
Living Waters Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Map of Maplestone
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
2435 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 477-2829
Map of The Master's House
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Christian
551 Alfred Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-3858
Map of Nfi Buxton - Beacon House
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
360 Long Plains Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 727-5900
Map of Ossipee Valley Christian School
Gr: 12 | 62 students
Sports: 2
Christian
1890 North Rd
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 793-4005
(1)
Map of St. Thomas Consolidated School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in York County, Maine

York County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kennebunk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Christian
Po Box 178
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-2415

Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
23 Schools
# Students
3,407 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
334 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
60%
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
$14,525
$22,516
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,582
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$23.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.47
# American Indian Students
5 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# 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%
70%
# 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
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
16%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 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 St. James School, The New School, and Thornton Academy.
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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