Margaret Murphy Center For Childen–Mt. Auburn is a co–ed special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in Auburn, ME, within a small city community.
The school enrolls 21 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 19% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Auburn area.
This nonsectarian private school focuses on middle and high school grade levels with specialized educational programs.
Located in Auburn, ME, this school provides specialized education opportunities within the local city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn?
The application deadline for Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn is Saint Dominic Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy ![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-charles
Special Education School
27 Charles St
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-main
Special Education School
655 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy ![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spurwink-lewiston/auburn
Special Education School
581 Sabattus St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-0419
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-0419
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4566
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy ![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-charles
Special Education School
27 Charles St
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-main
Special Education School
655 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy ![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-rodman
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sebago Elementary School
(Reading: 70-79%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Sebago Road
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 888-9331
9599.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Greely Middle School 4-5
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
351 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
9600.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
9601.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
8 Gray Park
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4929
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4929
9601.8 miles
Gr: K-2 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Freeport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Holbrook Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
9602 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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