Spurwink School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked ME School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 231 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Spurwink School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Council of Bilingual Education

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Student Body

Total Students

231 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Founded in 1960 in Portland, Maine, Spurwink has developed into a premiere treatment facility that has gained the respect and admiration of state leaders, mental health providers and communities throughout Maine.
We are a network of professionals providing mental health, educational and residential services for children, adolescents and adults.
Spurwink works to improve and maintain the highest possible level of functioning for individuals served.
Spurwink provides a stable, emotionally supportive environment in which clients can develop self-esteem and learn new skills.
The wide array of programs and services is designed to meet the identified needs of each client and, to this end, each client's program is highly individualized and continually reviewed, monitored and refined.

Founded in 1960 in Portland, Maine, Spurwink has developed into a premiere treatment facility that has gained the respect and admiration of state leaders, mental health providers and communities throughout Maine. We are a network of professionals providing mental health, educational and residential services for children, adolescents and adults. Spurwink works to improve and maintain the highest possible level of functioning for individuals served. Spurwink provides a stable, emotionally supportive environment in which clients can develop self-esteem and learn new skills. The wide array of programs and services is designed to meet the identified needs of each client and, to this end, each client's program is highly individualized and continually reviewed, monitored and refined.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Spurwink School's ranking?

Spurwink School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Spurwink School?

The application deadline for Spurwink School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Spurwink School located?

Spurwink School is located in the Riverton neighborhood of Portland, ME.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, ME is $20,104 for elementary schools and $26,747 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cumberland County, ME is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).