The average private preschool in Maine has 120 students (2025).
The largest private preschool in Maine is Waynflete with 581 students.
School Size Range: 90
581
Avg. School Size: 212
Largest Maine Private Preschools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Students: 539
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Students: 393
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Students: 335
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #88.
Students: 283
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Students: 168
Grades: PK-8
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Students: 152
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
Students: 145
Grades: PK-K
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Rank: #2020.
Students: 144
Grades: PK-8
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Rank: #2121.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 142
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #2222.
Students: 141
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Rank: #2323.
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Students: 139
Grades: PK-12
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Rank: #2424.
Students: 138
Grades: PK-8
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Rank: #2525.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Students: 133
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #2626.
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
Students: 129
Grades: PK-8
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Rank: #2727.
Students: 112
Grades: PK-5
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Rank: #2828.
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
Students: 110
Grades: PK-6
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Rank: #2929.
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Students: 98
Grades: PK-K
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Students: 96
Grades: PK-8
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
The Little Dolphin School Foundation![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Students: 96
Grades: NS-2
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Rank: #3232.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Students: 94
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #3333.
Students: 93
Grades: PK-11
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Machias Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
Students: 90
Grades: PK-8
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
Students: 90
Grades: PK-8
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private preschools student size?
The Maine average private preschools student size is 120 for 2025.
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The top ranked private preschools in Maine include Waynflete, Saint Dominic Academy and Berwick Academy.
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