Gould Academy Photo

Largest Maine Private Schools

The average private school in Maine has 121 students (2025).
The largest private school in Maine is Thornton Academy with 1,462 students.
School Size Range: 145 1,462 Avg. School Size: 385

Largest Maine Private Schools (2025)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo
(3)
Students: 1,462
Grades: 6-12
438 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #22.
Kieve-wavus Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 1,412
Grades: 1-12
Po Box 169
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-5172
Rank: #33.
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo - New LaCasce Dining Hall
Students: 665
Grades: 9-12
745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #44.
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
Students: 581
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
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.
(Catholic)
Students: 571
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy Photo
Students: 564
Grades: 9-12
81 Academy Hill Road
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Rank: #77.
Erskine Academy
Erskine Academy Photo
(2)
Students: 561
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #88.
Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy Photo - Berwick Academy Campus
(5)
Students: 539
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #99.
Students: 504
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #1010.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 478
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #1111.
North Yarmouth Academy
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy has a 20+ acre campus in Yarmouth, Maine. Ten minutes from Portland and less thank two hours from Boston. Our campus includes a newly renovated ice arena and fitness & wellness center.
(8)
Students: 403
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #1212.
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - Music room
Students: 397
Grades: 9-12
975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Rank: #1313.
Cheverus
Cheverus Photo - High School is a time of growth, change, and discovery. At Cheverus, we accompany students and families through this exciting and sometimes challenging time in their lives. Our goal is to educate students in a deep and meaningful way. Our approach to education is meant to prepare students for college -- and for life.
(Catholic)
(5)
Students: 374
Grades: 9-12
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Rank: #1414.
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 371
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #1515.
Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute Photo
(1)
Students: 356
Grades: 9-12
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-3355
Rank: #1616.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Students: 335
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #1717.
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Raider Football Under the Lights!
(2)
Students: 328
Grades: 9-12
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Rank: #1818.
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
Students: 311
Grades: 9-12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Rank: #1919.
Hebron Academy
Hebron Academy Photo
(1)
Students: 265
Grades: 6-12
339 Paris Rd
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-5225
Rank: #2020.
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
Students: 232
Grades: PK-5
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Rank: #2121.
Spurwink School
Special Education School
Students: 231
Grades: NS
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Rank: #2222.
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo
(2)
Students: 230
Grades: 7-12
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Students: 210
Grades: PK-8
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 210
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #2525.
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-Postgraduate Year attracting 200 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
(5)
Students: 209
Grades: 9-12
1614 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #2626.
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 203
Grades: PK-8
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Rank: #2727.
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.
(Catholic)
Students: 186
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #2828.
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 176
Grades: K-12
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
Rank: #2929.
St. James School
(Catholic)
(1)
Students: 168
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Rank: #3030.
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
Students: 167
Grades: 12
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Rank: #3131.
Lee Academy
Lee Academy Photo - Lee Academy, a respected boarding program has hosted students from 16 states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, 10 European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada.
Students: 162
Grades: 9-12
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Breakwater School
Students: 152
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
Students: 152
Grades: PK-8
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Rank: #3434.
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."
(Christian)
Students: 150
Grades: PK-12
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Rank: #3535.
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
Students: 145
Grades: PK-K
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private schools student size?
The Maine average private schools student size is 121 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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