Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pen Bay Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Pen Bay Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
All Grades: $4,100 ($410.00 / monthly)
5% discount if paid in full by August 31
Book Fee: $250
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rich Lowell
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArtDigital Imaging
Music - InstrumentalMusic - Vocal
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ice SkatingPhysical Education
School Notes
- Pen Bay Christian School is a 501c(3) non-profit private school owned and operated by Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church.
- It was established in 1975 and now serves approximately 135 students in the Pre-School through K4-12 programs.
- Students are primarily from the mid-coast region; a majority attending from the RSU 13 and RSU 40 area.
- PBCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Our Mission and Purpose:
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to train and nurture students in a loving and caring environment committed to high standards
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to encourage them in the development of their God-given gifts and abilities, spiritually, academically, socially and physically
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to equip them to live fulfilling lives of service to God and their neighbor
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to support parents in their God-given responsibility to educate their children
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pen Bay Christian School cost?
Pen Bay Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,100 for private students.
What schools are Pen Bay Christian School often compared to?
Pen Bay Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Ashwood Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Pen Bay Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Pen Bay Christian School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
What sports does Pen Bay Christian School offer?
Pen Bay Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Pen Bay Christian School?
The application deadline for Pen Bay Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(207) 543-3387
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