The average private school in Maine has 122 students (2025).
The largest private school in Maine is Thornton Academy with 1,462 students.
School Size Range: 150
1,462
Avg. School Size: 388
Largest Maine Private Schools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #22.
Kieve-wavus Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 1,412
Grades: 1-12
Po Box 169
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-5172
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-5172
Rank: #55.
Saint Dominic Academy![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn. Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]()

(Catholic)
Students: 571
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #66.
Students: 564
Grades: 9-12
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Rank: #77.
Students: 561
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #88.
Students: 539
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #99.
Students: 504
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #1010.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]()

(Catholic)
Students: 478
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #1111.
Students: 403
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #1212.
Students: 397
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #1313.
Students: 365
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #1414.
Students: 356
Grades: 9-12
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Rank: #1515.
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo St. Brigid School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Students: 343
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #1616.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Students: 335
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #1717.
Students: 328
Grades: 9-12
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Rank: #1818.
Students: 311
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #2020.
Students: 283
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #2121.
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
Students: 232
Grades: PK-5
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Rank: #2222.
Spurwink School
Special Education School
Students: 231
Grades: NS
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Rank: #2323.
Students: 230
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Students: 210
Grades: PK-8
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
Students: 210
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #2626.
Students: 209
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #2727.
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 203
Grades: PK-8
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Rank: #2828.
Mount Merici Academy![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world. Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]()

(Catholic)
Students: 186
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #2929.
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 176
Grades: K-12
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Rank: #3030.
Students: 168
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Rank: #3131.
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
Students: 167
Grades: 12
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Students: 152
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
Students: 152
Grades: PK-8
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Rank: #3535.
Penobscot Christian School![Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility." Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility."]()

(Christian)
Students: 150
Grades: PK-12
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private schools student size?
The Maine average private schools student size is 122 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the largest student size in Maine?
The top ranked private schools in Maine include Thornton Academy, Kieve-wavus Education Inc and Fryeburg Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Maine?
The private high school with the largest student size in Maine is Thornton Academy, with a value of 1462. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Thornton Academy, with a value of 1462.
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