Washington Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked ME School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 328 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Washington Academy
9	78
10	67
11	89
12	94

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1792

Colors

White, Maroon

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

328 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

54%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,500

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% on Financial Aid

12%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BowlingChess

Culinary ArtsDance

EnvirothonFiber Arts

Math TeamNational Honor Society

Outdoor AdventureRobotics

Silver Quill Literary MagazineSki CLub

STARSStudent Council

Tri-M Honor SocietyWA Players Drama Club

Water Polo

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School Notes

Washington Academy is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in New England.
With more than 100 different classes, students have plenty of options to shape their studies to their interests and needs.
In addition to excellent programs in traditional studies such as Science, Mathematics, English, and World History and Culture, Washington Academy also offers unique hands-on programs such as Boat Building and Environmental Science.
Our extensive use of "nature as a classroom" sets us apart among boarding schools in Maine and New England.

School Mascot: Raider

85% of graduates go on to post-secondary programs, college or university.
Washington Academy sits on 65 acres with 9 major buildings.
WA is 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean
Students provide over 500 hours of community service
11 Advanced Placement courses are offered
4-week summer program for English immersion, ESL
100+ courses including Mandarin Chinese and Coastal Ecology
15 staff and faculty members reside on campus

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Washington Academy offer?

Washington Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Washington Academy's ranking?

Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Washington Academy?

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

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First Day of School

September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

I''m an exchange student and I attempted this school in my junior year and I LOVED IT! It's a big school in a small, safe, cozy neighborhood. The school gives you big variety of subjects and a lot of different athletics. Whenever I had any troubles the headmaster and teachers were always available to help me. Nice and small classes which makes easy to ask teachers questions, and easy for teachers to talk with every student. I''d very recommend this school to anyone!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - alex8

5 12/11/2012

As a parent, I could not be more pleased with the education and the social environment at WA.

- Posted by Parent - finla

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,773 for elementary schools and $28,937 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maine is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).