Shepherds River Mennonite School

Shepherds River Mennonite School in Brownfield, ME serves 26 co–ed students in grades 1 through 10 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Affiliated with the Mennonite religious orientation, it is part of other religious school associations.
The student body includes 3.45% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Shepherds River Mennonite School offers a regular elementary and secondary program in a rural Maine location.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-10
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-10

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Shepherds River Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Shepherds River Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-10
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,773 for elementary schools and $28,937 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maine is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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