Roots Academy is a place based, reggio inspired program dedicated to serving children beginning at age 3 and continuing through 6th grade.
We offer developmentally appropriate curriculums based upon the chronological age of each child as dictated by the NAEYC. Our educational goals are to prepare children socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively for their continued educational experiences.
At Roots Academy, we value the individuality of each and every child, understanding that children grow and develop at at their own pace. Young children are naturally curious and eager learners.
They learn best when they are able to make choices and to follow many of their own interests and desires to learn.
The staff is comprised of professionals that have been educated and trained in the unique field of early childhood and elementary education.
As teachers of young children, we consciously nurture life long learners.
We are committed to enriching each child's early childhood education so that they are self confident and ready to begin their elementary school experiences.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2019
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$18,000 - $20,250
Admissions Director
Jaclyn Gallo
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Environmental Awareness
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance ClassesFrench
GardeningMusic
Spanish LanguageTinkering
School Notes
- Roots Academy is a preschool / microschool that serves children beginning at age 3 and continuing through 6th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Roots Academy?
The application deadline for Roots Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Roots Academy is Morrison Center (3.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Appletree School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Appletree School ![Appletree School Photo]( "Appletree School Photo")
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 40 students
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
6.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
6.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Appletree School ![Appletree School Photo]( "Appletree School Photo")
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 40 students
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
276 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5953
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5953
9553.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wells High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
9553.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Wells Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 Post Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5142
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5142
9553.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
9555 miles
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
9555 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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