Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Reach School
About the School
- Reach School in Bucksport, ME serves 21 students in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1905, this nonsectarian alternative school offers a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with two teaching staff members.
- The school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of its academic offerings for high school students.
- Annual tuition at Reach School is $25,000, reflecting its private school status in a rural Maine locale.
- Reach School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for school resources, including large endowments.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Reach School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Reach School cost?
Reach School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Reach School often compared to?
Reach School is often viewed alongside schools like George Stevens Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Reach School?
Reach School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Reach School?
The application deadline for Reach School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Reach School vs. George Stevens Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Reach School is Bucksport Christian School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Saints Catholic School (10.9 miles away)
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Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Pentecostal
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Pentecostal
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Pentecostal
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Edna Drinkwater School
(Math: 60-69%)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
9612.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Adams School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 School Street
Castine, ME 04421
(207) 326-8608
Castine, ME 04421
(207) 326-8608
9612.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1527 Coastal Road
Brooksville, ME 04617
(207) 326-8500
Brooksville, ME 04617
(207) 326-8500
9612.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
9612.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
9613 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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