The average private school tuition in Maine is $22,237 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $17,906 per year and the private high school average is $28,741 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Living Waters Christian School, with a tuition of $1,067.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,067
$15,500
Avg. Tuition Cost: $8,114
Maine Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Living Waters Christian School![Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions]( "Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions")
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,067
Grades: PK-12
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Rank: #22.
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,975
Grades: PK-8
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Rank: #33.
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: K-12
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $2,400
Grades: 1-12
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Rank: #55.
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,218
Grades: PK-12
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Rank: #66.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,500
Grades: K-12
187 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-8045
Rank: #77.
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: NS-5
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rank: #88.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,100
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #99.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,650
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #1010.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,731
Grades: PK-8
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Rank: #1111.
Temple Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #1212.
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)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #1313.
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $5,400
Grades: PK-8
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Rank: #1414.
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $5,825
Grades: PK-6
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Rank: #1515.
Winfield Children's House
Montessori School
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: NS-K
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Rank: #1616.
Chop Point School
(Christian)
Tuition: $6,200
Grades: K-12
425 Chops Point Rd
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 522-4138
Rank: #1717.
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $6,850
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #1818.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Tuition: $7,100
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Tuition: $7,200
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,200
Grades: PK-8
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,200
Grades: PK-5
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Rank: #2222.
Tuition: $10,460
Grades: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Rank: #2323.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $11,000
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #2424.
Tuition: $11,200
Grades: K-8
119 Cross Point Rd
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-9706
Rank: #2525.
Tuition: $11,521
Grades: K-8
281 Log Cabin Rd.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-3143
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $12,100
Grades: PK-5
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Rank: #2727.
Tuition: $12,127
Grades: PK-8
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $12,250
Grades: 6-8
8 Bear River Rd
Newry, ME 04261
(207) 381-7716
Newry, ME 04261
(207) 381-7716
Rank: #2929.
Tuition: $13,000
Grades: 9-12
309 Windsor Rd
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
South China, ME 04358
(207) 445-2962
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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)
Tuition: $14,450
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $14,450
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Tuition: $15,000
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Tuition: $15,000
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #3434.
Tuition: $15,129
Grades: PK-8
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Tuition: $15,500
Grades: 9-12
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private schools tuition?
The Maine average private schools tuition is $22,237 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Maine?
The top ranked private schools in Maine include Living Waters Christian School, St. Thomas Consolidated School and New Life Christian Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Maine?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Maine is Living Waters Christian School, with a tuition of $1067. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Living Waters Christian School, with a tuition of $1067.
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