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Maine Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Maine Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Maine is $13,363 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,975–$22,505
ME School Avg.: $12,867
National School Avg.: $9,672

Quick Facts (26-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,975–$22,505
ME School Avg.: $12,867
National School Avg.: $9,672

Maine Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +29.8% (+$2,923 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Maine (ME) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$10,598	$12,728	▲ +$557	▲ +4.6%
2024	$10,320	$12,171	▲ +$322	▲ +2.7%
2023	$9,912	$11,849	▲ +$96	▲ +0.8%
2022	$9,523	$11,753	▲ +$20	▲ +0.2%
2021	$9,343	$11,733	▲ +$220	▲ +1.9%
2020	$9,146	$11,513	▲ +$245	▲ +2.2%
2019	$8,995	$11,268	▲ +$209	▲ +1.9%
2018	$8,784	$11,059	▲ +$1,019	▲ +10.1%
2017	$8,577	$10,040	▲ +$235	▲ +2.4%
2016	$8,274	$9,805	▲ +$846	▲ +9.4%
2015	$8,007	$8,959	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,975 $40,410 Avg. Tuition Cost: $12,867

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average private preschools tuition?

The Maine average private preschools tuition is $22,000 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private preschools in Maine include St. Thomas Consolidated School, Midcoast STEAM Microschool and Pen Bay Christian School.

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