Spurwink–lewiston/auburn is a co–ed special education school in Lewiston, ME, serving grades 3 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 29 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 4 teachers.
/auburn has one of the highest percentages of students of color in Maine, ranking in the top 20% of private schools statewide for diversity.
The school is a member of other school associations and operates within a small city locale.
Tuition and exact program details can be inquired directly from the school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Spurwink-lewiston/auburn ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spurwink-lewiston/auburn?
The application deadline for Spurwink-lewiston/auburn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Spurwink-lewiston/auburn is St. Dominic Academy-auburn (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 93 students
Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
Special Education School
227 Poland Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 344-6226
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 344-6226
1.5 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 51 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-main
Special Education School
655 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 376-3311
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Tuition listed
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