Waynflete School is a co-educational, private day school enrolling 580+ students in Preschool through Grade 12. Waynflete offers challenging academics in a supportive environment
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,365
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waynflete ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1898
Student Body
Total Students
581 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
11 students
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
Numerous college-level electivesVarious English Intensive Courses
Various Science Intensive Courses
Average SAT score
1278
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,365
Tuition Notes
Preschool starts at $12,040. For Middle and Upper School is $36,710
% on Financial Aid
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,351
Acceptance Rate
53%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Lynne Breen
Admissions Associate
Lauren Nivison
Application URL
Endowment Size
$24.44 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Debate TeamRobotics Team
See Middle School activities: https://www.waynflete.org/middle-school/outside-the-classroomSee Upper School Activities: https://www.waynflete.org/upper-school/outside-the-classroom
Arts and Music Programs:
https://www.waynflete.org/arts
School Notes
- Waynflete School is a place of active learning-of collaboration and individual inquiry. It is a place where it is safe to make mistakes and possible to make a difference. It is a place to preserve childhood and prepare for adulthood- where rigorous expectations and playful habits of mind are equally important. It is a place where students of all ages find joy in learning, and come to embrace it as a lifelong pursuit.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Waynflete cost?
Waynflete's tuition is approximately $35,365 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Waynflete?
The acceptance rate of Waynflete is 53%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. Waynflete's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maine with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Waynflete offer?
Waynflete offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis.
What is Waynflete's ranking?
Waynflete ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Waynflete?
The application deadline for Waynflete is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Waynflete located?
Waynflete is located in the West End neighborhood of Portland, ME.
School Calendar
View the Waynflete yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Admissions Middle and Upper School Open Campus
May 03, 2026 (Sunday)
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Waynflete is Greater Portland Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Elizabeth's Child Development (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
11.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11
School Reviews
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