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Maine Private Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private school tuition in Maine is $22,516 per year (2026).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $17,773 per year and the private high school average is $28,937 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is St. Thomas Consolidated School, with a tuition of $1,975.

Quick Facts (2026)

# ME Schools Ranked: 62
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,975–$8,000
ME School Avg.: $22,516
National School Avg.: $12,187

Quick Facts (2026)

# ME Schools Ranked: 62
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,975–$8,000
ME School Avg.: $22,516
National School Avg.: $12,187

Maine Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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Year	Maine (ME) avg
2025	$22,564
2024	$22,256
2023	$22,468
2022	$22,537
2021	$22,888
2020	$21,925
2019	$20,814
2018	$20,725
2017	$20,159
2016	$20,848
2015	$22,078

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,975 $15,129 Avg. Tuition Cost: $8,255

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private schools tuition?

The Maine average private schools tuition is $22,516 for 2026.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Maine?

The top ranked private schools in Maine include St. Thomas Consolidated School, New Life Christian Academy and Hartland Christian School.

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 New Life Christian Academy, with a tuition of $2000. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is St. Thomas Consolidated School, with a tuition of $1975.

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