MSM is a modern one-room K-5 schoolhouse located in Rockland.
Our academic focus is on STEAM (STEAM is like STEM but includes the Arts, so, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) but our true focus is on cultivating happy healthy children.
We are a small private 'microschool' & afterschool educational program located in the Lincoln St. Center.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Midcoast STEAM Microschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Black, Royal blue
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Pam Bryer
Application URL
School Notes
- Truth be told, every microschool self-defines, and here at MSM we like to think of a microschool as a place for students to pursue their interests with flexibility while still being exposed to education fundamentals. We are purposely a tiny program with few students. We focus on developing the whole child. We love safe unstructuredoutdoor &indoor playas much as we lovestructuredoutdoor &indoorplay. We work on finding balance between technology and nature. We meet for 3-5days a week.We move our bodies when they need moving. We areplace-based and project-based learners. We recognize that each child develops fundamental skills at their ownunique rate. We embrace a multi-aged classroom. We embrace technology. We work on leadership, cooperation, and teamwork skills. We are a modern one-room schoolhouse.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Midcoast STEAM Microschool cost?
Midcoast STEAM Microschool's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Midcoast STEAM Microschool often compared to?
Midcoast STEAM Microschool is often viewed alongside schools like Pen Bay Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Midcoast STEAM Microschool's ranking?
Midcoast STEAM Microschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Midcoast STEAM Microschool?
The application deadline for Midcoast STEAM Microschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Midcoast STEAM Microschool is Pen Bay Christian School (2.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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