Poland Spring Academy (2026 Profile)

14 Hope Springs Rd
Poland, ME 04274

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Tel: (207) 998-4566

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Poland Spring Academy is a small private school locatedon120 acres in Poland, Maine.

Our school mission and focus is to provide an individualized education to meet each student`sneeds.

We offer many different programs to accommodate different lifestyles and educational requirements, from Wilderness Survival to print design.

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences of various types

Year Founded

1999

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Pk - $3500, k-2 $4000, 3-5 $4500, 6-12 $5000

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Poland Spring Academy?

The acceptance rate of Poland Spring Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

When is the application deadline for Poland Spring Academy?

The application deadline for Poland Spring Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

People that viewed Poland Spring Academy also viewed these schools: Blue Hill Harbor School, The New School, North Yarmouth Academy, Breakwater School and Clark School.

The nearest high school to Poland Spring Academy is Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn (6.4 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Margaret Murphy Center For Children-rodman (4.4 miles away)

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5 7/27/2012

The staff at PSA genuinely care about the characteristic, emotional, and educational growth of each student. This school provides a safe place for students with different backgrounds and personalities to come together for this growth. I recommend this school to anyone searching for a curriculum which appropriately challenges each individual and teachers who help to gives the nurturing foundation each child fundamentally needs.

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School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,763 for elementary schools and $28,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maine is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).